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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

    1. W. Jones
    2. K Owens
    3. T Furlong
    4. M Itoje
    5. J Ryan
    6. H Watson
    7. J Tipuric
    8. CJ Stander
    9. A Price
    10. F Russell
    11. A Watson
    12. R Henshaw/M Tuilagi
    13. G Ringrose
    14. Louis Rees-Zamitt
    15. S Hogg

    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.

  • 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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