Lineout Nause

Lions are so dominant in phase play that they don’t even need to launch of lineout. Happy to set a phase and break down the Aussies in open play. First time I’ve ever watched a Lions test where they are the dominant side.

@Oldsuliansrfc Rested multiple players. And made six changes from the side who beat the lions. 8 of the 22 have 2 or less test appearances. Hardly a vintage Argentina side. But a good run out for England nonetheless.

@LineoutNause You have high standards, my friend. Enjoy your night.

English defensive system sees us defend so well collectively, but we all still poor 1 v 1. Get picked off so easily when opposition can keep the ball alive post contact. Would be a concern against top sides

@Oldsuliansrfc Not sure I’d consider a half baked Argentina a top side. But each to their own.

@LineoutNause Top sides like, er, Argentina?

@TightheadLock Would say England were far more passive in d during 6 nations when opposition had a midfield breakdown. Happier to push to an edge and then contest hard on first phase attack from the wide channel. Maybe opposition dependent?

@LineoutNause Have you seen a change in D system this game? Back to more line speed?

@TightheadLock Yeah far more aggressive off the line in the inside channels. Does leave an obvious edge that Arg have occasionally found. Not sure they’ve played through enough shapes to test it consistently. Whenever the defender is isolated and arg have got hands free it’s been a line break

@RossiHancock Direct. Insanely dominant in the tight carries. And metres post contact is ridiculous

@LineoutNause Absolutely agree. He’s been excellent tonight and what I think the Lions back row is missing.

Tom Willis giving me Ben Morgan vibes. 💪🏻👏🏻

This backline looks bloody sharp. Not something that is often said when watching Borthwicks England. Chapeau Lee Blackett 👏🏻

Well…….

@RO88O05 That culture was led by Sexton. So no surprise there really

@LineoutNause It’s been rife in the Irish national team (with the huge Leinster influence) for years now. Always looking for snide ways to milk penalties, ensuring contact is exaggerated, arms flailing in the air at contact. Embarrassing really. Glad they can’t snide their way to another win

Diving in rugby is absolutely pathetic. Leinster need to give their heads a shake. Disgusting

Justice is served. Vesty take a bow. The belief those players had to stick to their principles for the full 80 against a test side in their own back yard is brilliant. With their playing budget, the IRFU surely want more return for putting their eggs in the Dublin basket

Huge call for the home team. Shocking decision. Attacking player loses control. Leinster player plays the ball off his feet. Dublin effect in full force.

@CrootMatt @ek_rugby How he’s given against Saints there I’ll never know. Maybe because the semi final is in Dublin? 🤣

@ek_rugby No try he's plays it off feet for grounding imo

I think that's...a try?

@matthewcooper04 On what count?

The irony of Leinster players complaining about entry angle in the lead up to that try. Bloody brilliant so far from Saints. Hope they can finish this off 👏🏻

@john_michael33 Rugby goes in cycles. Wondering if the metronomic style that Leinster/Ireland have trademarked is beginning to reach its sell by date? Could be wrong. But it’s a victory for flair and ambition if Saints pick them off here.

@LineoutNause Leinster have been diabolical in defence. Conceded the same try 5 times. Can’t complain, they’re blitzing on every phase. Schoolboy stuff.

This kid has it all . Just so good.

@rugby_ap Been trying to call this out for years. Leinster/Ireland get away with blue murder in this area. In big games referees penalise them and their entire game plan comes unstuck… Hence the bottlers tag

Another day another totally legal Leinster ruck clean. Right in front of the ref.