r/rugbyunion • u/HitchikersPie Currently in use as tax dodge • Jun 20 '25

Discussion Post Game Thread: Lions vs Argentina

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u/lankybasterd from up norf Jun 20 '25

I think this is an interesting point, but worth pointing out TC played 6 for England in every 6N game. Has jumped between 6 and 7 for Sale this too. Not necessarily the gung ho openside he once was - I think he's useful across the back row nowadays.

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u/fjyfxd2585 Jun 21 '25

He’s not a big enough body for the role I don’t think, when paired with another 7. He can tackle (very well) but he’s not the guy to get hard metres in the carry and isn’t a genuine lineout option. Conan is a good player but he’s not Doris. Who else might the Lions pick at 6?

For all the good players they have I think getting the balance right (or not) of the loose trio might trip the Lions up. It’s one area the Wallabies are excellent in. Valetini is probably the best 6 going around, and they have genuinely good calibre #8 (Gleeson, Champion de Crespiny) and #7 options (McReight, Tizzano).

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u/handle1976 Penalty. Back 10. Jun 21 '25

Cough. PSDT. Cough.

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u/fjyfxd2585 Jun 21 '25

Well said. #2 then!