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I reckon North is the form 13 this championship. So him + Henshaw is a big, fast midfield (and very Warrenball also!). With the outside backs you have selected, I quite like that balance.
I have nosedived in the Fantasy game. I will make some outrageous selections in a proper do-or-die next week...
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I may be being one-eyed here, but I think your pack is missing a few English players - if you're going solely on form this week then I'd argue Curry and Billy should start, and for a pack to take on the Boks up front I'm just not sure Watson and Tips are big/abrasive enough, much as I love them both as players. Probably on the plane. Falatau in with a shout too for 6 and 8.
No arguments with the backline albeit I don't think for a moment Gatland will be starting Russell. I would. But I definitely expect Farrell to be starting, either 10 or 12. Not sure how/if the Russell - Farrell axis works but it would certainly be interesting. Farrell's defensive performance at 12 was massive this week, led the line and smashed everything in his path - with legal tackle technique! Wonders never cease.
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So- weekend round up. Wales couldn't do a lot more than they did against a hapless Italy but LRZ is 'on the plane' I'd say and will have a good crack at a starting spot. Adams not grounding the ball over the try line was lazy and wouldn't have gone unnoticed and it could be North's resurgence as a 13, who can play wing, that ultimately means he misses out. After benching behind George for the 3 NZ tests, Ken Owens probably favourite for the starting Hooker spot now too.
My Lions 1st Test Squad were it tomorrow
Reps: R Sutherland, G Turner, K Sinkler, T Beirne, T Curry, O Farrell, B Youngs, G North
There are some absolute squad definites of course inc AWJ but who will be the 3rd fly-half? Russell goes because he's largely been in great form for a couple of seasons and offers soothing very different to any other option. Farrell goes as he's a Gatland favourite and plays 10 and 12. Then it's a choice between Sexton, Ford and Biggar who've all had their moments this championship. I guess it depends how Gatland sees the team playing but I can see an argument for any of the 3 at the expense of the other 2.