Rugby 2017 Discussion

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Denny Solomona is some finisher
This Lions tour just probably a season too soon for him
Yeah he is. Not seen much of Sale but he looks impressive going forward. His defense however was very poor leaked 2 tries in second half. But He's only been in Union for 5 months reading defensive lines will come with time.

England/Argentina game was fun to watch. To beat Argentina a tier 1 nation away in a tough atmosphere with missing over 22 players (16 with the Lions) was very impressive. Add to that 4 uncapped players starting 7 uncapped on bench. Tom Curry looks the real deal hope Sam Underhill gets a start soon though.
 

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Stuart Hogg out for the rest of the tour. Running into Connor Murray's elbow wasn't just painful but it's ended up being tour ending.
 
Game 4: Lions vs Highlanders

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Highlanders vs Lions at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Conditions aren't an issue as the match will be played under the roof. Angus Gardner from Australia is the ref.
 

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Lions offside, Highlanders will take a shot at goal from in front. Lika Sopaga puts the highlanders in front 3-0 after five minutes.
 

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Up to the TMO we go, Ryhs Webb may have scored. They'll also check if Seymour scored too. No try for Seymour. Webb lost control while trying to ground the ball, no try. The Lions were under advantage, so back for a penalty in front of the posts. Kick at goal is successful, 3-3 16 minutes in.
 

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CJ Stander penalised for not releasing, tough shot at goal coming up for Sopoaga. Sopoaga's kick is no good.
 

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Good point there about Stander, he's not getting to go forward at all at the moment. There were articles before the tour here saying he wasn't actually fit, but that he'd be needed regardless due to Vunipola being out.
He's just been penalised again for not releasing.
 

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Jonathan Joseph scores for the Lions, 10-8 kick to come. Kick is good 10-10 just a little over half an hour in.