British and Irish Lions vs Waratahs, Sat 15 June 10:30am; Sky Sports 2

Kiwi_knock

Zebo has been disappointing so far

razorblunt

twinytwo wrote: »

surprise surprise sexton doing the talking while warburton is standing there with his hands on his hips

Come on people were lambasted for suggesting the same about Heaslip in the 6N. A captain knows when to let others have their say.

leakyboots

Stupid Lions app said 11.05 kickoff, just tuning in now, what have I missed? Zebo impressing last couple of mins Sky are saying

Tox56

"How many Zebos are there"

My thoughts exactly

Buer

Zebo getting his hands on the ball a huge amount. Needs to do something eye catching though to force himself into real contention, I think. A try or a big break. He definitely seems in the form for it.

garv123

"zebo doing it with his speed, roberts with his pace"

Is there a difference?

thomond2006

leakyboots wrote: »

Stupid Lions app said 11.05 kickoff, just tuning in now, what have I missed? Zebo impressing last couple of mins Sky are saying

He almost got a try with his first touch but his foot was out when they went to TMO. He's certainly more evident in the game than Maitland, who missed a key tackle in the lead up to the 'Tahs try.

Lelantos

He's pushing for a bench place for the first test...at least!

Taco Corp

you'd swear that Warburton is the only player that has ever talked with respect to a ref

Burgo

leakyboots wrote: »

Stupid Lions app said 11.05 kickoff, just tuning in now, what have I missed? Zebo impressing last couple of mins Sky are saying

Zebo almost scored in the first minute in the corner, but his foot was in touch.

Chabals Beard

Jeez lads, if Sexton gets injured Zebo could do a job at 10!

razorblunt

Zebo showing Maitland how to make the most of his opportunity.
Croft and AWJ have been very physical, nice run from Youngs too.

Phillips is poor, hogging too much ball.

toomevara

Chabals Beard wrote: »

Jeez lads, if Sexton gets injured Zebo could do a job at 10!

Certainly putting himself about....great opening 20 for him. Shame about the try.

Buer

I'm a Zebo fan, folks, but lets not lose the run of ourselves here.

Tigerandahalf

Ya media should get their act together. Papers saying 10.30 kickoff yet it was 10.40.

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

I'm a Zebo fan, folks, but lets not lose the run of ourselves here.

Maitland isn't doing well though. If North is out (I hope he's isn't because he is a crucial player) then Zebo starts by default I guess.

wadacrack

Chabals Beard wrote: »

Jeez lads, if Sexton gets injured Zebo could do a job at 10!

dont be silly:P Zebo is doing well certainly showing more than Maitland

Stev_o

Warbs looks fitter and is more noticeable then the Reds game.

Micky Dolenz

Sexton had Smelling salts? get him off for feck sake.

Zebo looking lively.

The Waratahs out half has made some incredible decisions so far. Really impressive.

ScissorPaperRock

I can see Maitland being taken off with Kearney coming on and HP going to the wing later in this match.

toomevara

Deleted User wrote: »

The Waratahs out half has made some incredible decisions so far. Really impressive.

Some lovely play. Drew Mitchell pretty eye catching too.

P.Walnuts

They've got a point about Vunipolou not scrummaging straight...he just turned 90 degree there

Buer

thomond2006 wrote: »

Maitland isn't doing well though. If North is out (I hope he's isn't because he is a crucial player) then Zebo starts by default I guess.

I wouldn't say that at all. Cuthbert isn't out of the running at all. It wasn't a coincidence that Halfpenny played 30 minutes the other day on the wing either.

Zebo has been good, looked sharp and gotten over the gain line a couple of times but he hasn't demanded inclusion in the test side based on 20 minutes of looking sharp.

trouttrout

Zebo going well but POC is immense

Warburton quiet again, few nice tackles but that's it

Phillips is a very poor nine when his breaking threat is marshalled

POC with a super steal there

shuffol

3 turnovers for POC.

leakyboots

Great steal from O'Connell there?

KERSPLAT!

POC is a beast!

ScrubsfanChris

POC must have made 3 turnovers by now all by himself ....

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

I wouldn't say that at all. Cuthbert isn't out of the running at all. It wasn't a coincidence that Halfpenny played 30 minutes the other day on the wing either.

Zebo has been good, looked sharp and gotten over the gain line a couple of times but he hasn't demanded inclusion in the test side based on 20 minutes of looking sharp.

With Zebo starting, I'm assumingthat North is out and Cuthbert is on the other wing.

trouttrout

Have a look at Paulie there Sam, that's how you do it

Chabals Beard

Obviously I was taking the piss saying Zebo can play 10 but he does step in at first receiver a lot of the time.

1/2p is ridiculous

spank_inferno

POC is the leader in all but name.
Incredible turnovers.

Though I've been impressed with all the backrow.

Chabals Beard

Automatic

Burgo

Sky blowing smoke up Wazzas ass.

Buer

thomond2006 wrote: »

With Zebo starting, I'm assumingthat North is out and Cuthbert is on the other wing.

North being out of today and North being out in a week is a big difference though. If he's at 80% fit, they'll start him, I think. Currently, I reckon Zebo has a great shot at the 23 jersey.

He'll need to do something special to get a test spot. Busy won't be enough.

Burgo

Burgo wrote: »

Sky blowing smoke up Wazzas ass.

"First over the ball"

Has he made a steal yet?

leakyboots

Some catch!!

Buer

And with that he does something a little special!

spank_inferno

trouttrout wrote: »

Have a look at Paulie there Sam, that's how you do it

Agreed.
O'Connell is doing more no 7 groundhog work than Warburton.

Rightwing

Can;t understand this anti-Warburton talk. :rolleyes:

Everyone doing their best.

That is how to chase a kick. Excellent from Zebo again.

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

North being out of today and North being out in a week is a big difference though. If he's at 80% fit, they'll start him, I think. Currently, I reckon Zebo has a great shot at the 23 jersey.

He'll need to do something special to get a test spot. Busy won't be enough.

Agreed, North is important enough to risk.

Buer

By the by, Tom Youngs nailing down the test jersey.

trouttrout

Zebo is having a stormer, and tbh, making a mockery of his non selection

Lelantos

Great take by Zebo, eyes on the ball all the way

Vunipola was totally sideways for that scrum!

Heaslip should have kept it tighter at the back though.

shuffol

Not a good start for Heaslip.