Yep, think that's fair. The Lions went 3 tests without a back scoring a try, possibly Gatland's biggest selection error was picking Townsend.JB1973 wrote: ↑August 9th, 2021, 10:58 am Annoyed and frustrated that we managed to lose that test, liam blew a simple two on one, curry cost us another driving line out try and neither sub prop could scrimmage
I know it's not the done thing but we should have played furlong for the full 80 on Saturday
Worrying stat for me we scored two trys in 3 tests both from driving line outs, I know the boks have a good defence but that says a lot about the lions back play and tactical approach to the game
I do hope world rugby come down hard on Erasmus , he is an excellent coach but his video rant has no place in rugby
I also think it's time the lions looked for a new head coach for the next series, your man Cullen and the Exeter guy Baxter would be well in the frame a lot can happen in 4 years!
The Lions had more than enough opportunities to win the series but basically blew it. The chances you mention but also the defence for the Kolbe try. To be perfectly honest, we were a little bit lucky that Erasmus played the game plan he did because throughout the series on the rare occasions the Boks didn't leather the ball their backs looked very very dangerous,
For those questioning the series, we needed the money and for the players the Lions is the pinnacle for many of them, yes it wasn't the same without the fans but during these times we have to make the best of what we have and getting the series done in the current environment was a monumental achievement.
Agree on Erasmus, he has crossed lines on this tour fundamentally challenging the ethics of the game.
As others have said, Leinster's players we excellent. From an Irish point of view, very disappointed that Hendo never got a chance, i think he's a better player than AWJ to be perfectly honest.