Lions Tour 2025
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John Thornett (49)
quite sad really, turn down the biggest payday ever but at the same time turn their backs on Fiji. Guess they can say they don’t stand for money but also don’t stand for growing the game.
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
According to ruck.co.uk this is the itinerary:
5 July: Waratahs (Sydney)
9 July: Brumbies (Canberra)
12 July: Invitational Australia and New Zealand team (Adelaide)
19 July: First Test vs Australia (Brisbane)
22 July: Melbourne Rebels (Melbourne)
26 July: Second Test vs Australia (Melbourne)
2 August: Third Test vs Australia (Sydney)
Would rather they play Force than what will be a massively under-strength Invitational side.
They're also reporting that Andy Farrell will be named as coach in the next few days.
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British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour of Australia
2 July: Queensland Reds (Brisbane)5 July: Waratahs (Sydney)
9 July: Brumbies (Canberra)
12 July: Invitational Australia and New Zealand team (Adelaide)
19 July: First Test vs Australia (Brisbane)
22 July: Melbourne Rebels (Melbourne)
26 July: Second Test vs Australia (Melbourne)
2 August: Third Test vs Australia (Sydney)
Would rather they play Force than what will be a massively under-strength Invitational side.
They're also reporting that Andy Farrell will be named as coach in the next few days.
Warren Gatland axed, British & Irish Lions confirm boss for 2025 tour - Ruck
In an exclusive report by the Mail Online, it has been revealed that Andy Farrell is poised to take the reins as the head coach for the 2025 Lions tour…
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John Thornett (49)
According to ruck.co.uk this is the itinerary:
British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour of Australia
2 July: Queensland Reds (Brisbane)
5 July: Waratahs (Sydney)
9 July: Brumbies (Canberra)
12 July: Invitational Australia and New Zealand team (Adelaide)
19 July: First Test vs Australia (Brisbane)
22 July: Melbourne Rebels (Melbourne)
26 July: Second Test vs Australia (Melbourne)
2 August: Third Test vs Australia (Sydney)
Would rather they play Force than what will be a massively under-strength Invitational side.
They're also reporting that Andy Farrell will be named as coach in the next few days.
Warren Gatland axed, British & Irish Lions confirm boss for 2025 tour - Ruck
In an exclusive report by the Mail Online, it has been revealed that Andy Farrell is poised to take the reins as the head coach for the 2025 Lions tour…
yeah the itinerary has been out for a while now
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
Not sure that list is correct/complete - the WA announced the western force game would kick off the tour a while back:According to ruck.co.uk this is the itinerary:
British and Irish Lions’ 2025 tour of Australia
2 July: Queensland Reds (Brisbane)
5 July: Waratahs (Sydney)
9 July: Brumbies (Canberra)
12 July: Invitational Australia and New Zealand team (Adelaide)
19 July: First Test vs Australia (Brisbane)
22 July: Melbourne Rebels (Melbourne)
26 July: Second Test vs Australia (Melbourne)
2 August: Third Test vs Australia (Sydney)
Would rather they play Force than what will be a massively under-strength Invitational side.
They're also reporting that Andy Farrell will be named as coach in the next few days.
Warren Gatland axed, British & Irish Lions confirm boss for 2025 tour - Ruck
In an exclusive report by the Mail Online, it has been revealed that Andy Farrell is poised to take the reins as the head coach for the 2025 Lions tour…
Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025 | Western Australian Government
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.
Optus stadium have it listed for the 28th of June
I do agree they should ditch the Australia/New Zealand game though. Without any buy in from New Zealand they're better off just running an Australia A side, or failing that make it a super rugby all stars and open it up to the various other nationalities making up the super squads as well.
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Hadn't seen it posted on here so assumed it was amended in some way(s).
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John Thornett (49)
Not sure that list is correct/complete - the WA announced the western force game would kick off the tour a while back:
Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025 | Western Australian Government
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.www.wa.gov.au
Optus stadium have it listed for the 28th of June
I do agree they should ditch the Australia/New Zealand game though. Without any buy in from New Zealand they're better off just running an Australia A side, or failing that make it a super rugby all stars and open it up to the various other nationalities making up the super squads as well.
Yeah there is def the force game at Optus, the B&I are also playing Arg at the Aviva as the 1st game before leaving
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Not sure that list is correct/complete - the WA announced the western force game would kick off the tour a while back:
Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025 | Western Australian Government
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.
Optus stadium have it listed for the 28th of June
I do agree they should ditch the Australia/New Zealand game though. Without any buy in from New Zealand they're better off just running an Australia A side, or failing that make it a super rugby all stars and open it up to the various other nationalities making up the super squads as well.
Pleased to hear Force get a game.
If AB go to Africa (excursions to Namibia, Zimbabwe & even Kenya have been floated) as mooted it's possible they take up to 50 players which doesn't leave much in the way of top-class players for a combined XV. Australia A or SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) All Stars makes way more sense.
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John Thornett (49)
Think the Anzac game was going to pick a few NZ guys that were in Japan Richie M was the main target & players like that not npc guys
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Hopefulyl a few players in Aus that are strong but not eligible.
Like Ekuasi, Eloff & Proctor from the Rebels, Moli from Force.
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John Thornett (49)
Yeah I didnt think of that! Jerome Brown from the brums.
Side not on Eloff think he should be wobs eligible by then!
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David Wilson (68)
I think the concept could work if it is limited to NZ players from Aussie Super Rugby sides together with a selection of Aus A standard players. Would give the likes of JTA, Hodgeman, Sefo Kautai, Jahrome Brown, Tamati Tua and Ollie Sapsford a chance to show their wares at this higher level.
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John Thornett (49)
I dont think the concept it about picking aus a to test their wares I think its more of an all star/Barbarians line up
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
I'd imagine it'll be as much of a Wallabies plus overseas ABs as they can secure releases for and/or can justify not keeping in cotton wool for the test the following week.
Still imagine that a handful of blokes mentioned within Australia sides will be considered, but I can't think this game is about anything but money and prestige, and a slightly topped up Australia A probably won't do it.
Still imagine that a handful of blokes mentioned within Australia sides will be considered, but I can't think this game is about anything but money and prestige, and a slightly topped up Australia A probably won't do it.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Aus A got the win last time they played in 2001 right? Wasn’t on the last tour. They had the Combined Country game in Newcastle.
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John Thornett (49)
Just for a bit of fun say its a 13/10 aus/nz split here are some AB’s outside the rsa tour that could play
2 Coles
3 Laulala
4 Whitelock
6 Frizzel
9 Kerr-Barlow (now qualifies for both)
10 Richie
12 Proctor
19 Brodie R
21 Smith/TJ/Weber
2 Coles
3 Laulala
4 Whitelock
6 Frizzel
9 Kerr-Barlow (now qualifies for both)
10 Richie
12 Proctor
19 Brodie R
21 Smith/TJ/Weber
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
Leicester Fainga'anuku would be an awesome one to get if you can work around his top 14 contract.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Any reason to leave Sam Cane out? Retallick?
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
We need at least 1 Aussie.