Wallabies v Lions - 3rd Test, Accor Stadium, Saturday 2 August

[Running_rugby_1954]

Pick and driving relentlessly going nowhere is my bugbare Hardly exciting stuff.

It’s not about being exciting if you’re a coach though.

 

[Adam84]

Brumby. Can you tell me why Lynagh gets limited criticism compared to Lolesio and Donaldson? He missed two conversions that could have won us the game. He drops a ball in our 22, and from the scrum the Lions score. Misses touch from a penalty kick 15 minutes from full time which would have seen our line out and advance into Lions territory. He is and will be a great player no doubt, but it seems he is being given a much more positive spin in the media and commentary than our other two ever get. Obviously Schmidt favours him but I personally don't think he is a starter just yet and Donaldson should be given the starting role for an extended period. The backs would definitely see more ball. Lynagh was standing still when passing often, which is hardly putting the opposition into two minds in defence? Just some observations.

I’m reading a few pages here of Lynagh criticism in this thread alone let alone the last matchday thread, i’m not sure it’s limited at all.

I dont disagree with the comments on his mistakes here, and i too would have started Lolesio and Donaldonson before him.. but just disagree with this sentiment that he is above criticism when there’s a few people doing just that.

 

[TSR]

But right now, based on what we’ve seen, it’s fair to question whether the performances justify the opportunity. That’s not rubbish - it’s part of holding high-performance environments accountable.

I’m going to move on from the nepotism discussion - other than to say some of the comments, IMO, have pretty clearly inferred Lynagh wouldn’t be in the Wallabies if he wasn’t Michael’s son.

I think scrutiny of performance is fine. But there also needs to be context with regards to selection. Lynagh isn’t in the test team because he is an established super star. He is in the side because he is the best option we have available to run Schmidt’s game plan, according to Schmidt. Holding high-performance environments standards also means if you’ve had a few extra years experience plus extra time in and around the squad and yet you aren’t the first pick - maybe there are reasons and maybe that’s on you.

 

[Yoda]

I’m reading a few pages here of Lynagh criticism in this thread alone let alone the last matchday thread, i’m not sure it’s limited at all.

I dont disagree with the comments on his mistakes here, and i too would have started Lolesio and Donaldonson before him.. but just disagree with this sentiment that he is above criticism when there’s a few people doing just that.

It is not here. Forums are gibberish, me included! More the Stan commentary and media reporting. Anyway, it is what it is. I hope what ever team is selected beats these British and Irish Lions in the final Test. . We definitely are good enough.

 

[TSR]

Change tack somewhat (although still iinvolving Lynagh) just listening to the Between Two Posts interview with Jorgenson reminded me he is only 20. Sua’ali’i only 21 & Lynagh 22. All of them had some mistakes in them but hopefully a good foundation for our backline to go into the next couple of years.

 

[Slim 293]

Well, fuckity fuck…

AAA likely to miss more than just this week:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/...-finale-and-the-star-prop-could-miss-the-trc/