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Fantastic Lions!

Started by Rooinek9 REPLIES314 VIEWS· 27 Mar 2015, 13:31
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RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
27 Mar 2015, 13:31
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27 Mar 2015, 13:31#1

Three out of four wins on tour!


This reinforces my belief that Johan Ackerman is by far the best coach in the country right now.


I know he gets attacked by the know-it-alls for some of his selections but what this oke has done with a limited budget and his team of hard grafters rather than stars is phenomenal . . . and they're not just winning, they're also the best team to watch!


My big question now is who do I support in two weeks time when the Sharks play the Lions at Ellis Park? I'm still a staunch Sharks supporter but the Sharks have pretty much blown their chances already and the Lions have a real shot at topping the SA conference.


Well done Lions!

BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
27 Mar 2015, 14:04
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27 Mar 2015, 14:04#2
Rooitwit you are anything but a staunch supporter. A fair weather friend rather.
I recall having to object when a Sharks player was dumped on his head via a spear tackle and the bent down under ref Dickinson gave a penalty.  You said I should stop squeling about the ref. Bwahahahahahhaha some supporter!!
Rooi twit it is incidents like these that give you completely away.
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CleanCutPro9,905 posts
27 Mar 2015, 14:53
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27 Mar 2015, 14:53#3
 
He's a Lion at heart.

Leave him be!!

The Lions are certainly playing an exciting brand of rugby ... sometimes bordering utter madness ...

I had hopes of them coming away with a win against the Rebels ... but 3 out of 4 on tour? ... very exciting.

Ackerman certainly has made a difference.

Go Lionnnnnnnnnnnnssssss!!!!!


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polyboyClub Pro601 posts
27 Mar 2015, 14:59
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27 Mar 2015, 14:59#4

Have enjoyed the "Lions"  mini tour down under.  The prediction of "Doom and Gloom" pre comp were unfounded as this team is producing results with watcheable rugby..with non stars!!!!  I am starting to pump for this team to make the play offs.

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DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
27 Mar 2015, 16:39
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27 Mar 2015, 16:39#5
 They have certainly turned a corner. In previous years they always lost the close games and then gave up in despair early in the season. They are a good bunch of players. They ran it close against the Stormers...should have won that one if life was fair. Same for the Hurricanes, played well but just couldn't finish. Lets hope they can keep it up.
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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
27 Mar 2015, 17:46
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27 Mar 2015, 17:46#6
 I like what I saw about that youngster Vorster who played at inside center for them - he really is a top class player and could develop further.
Wish we had him playing for the Sharks - we desperately need a decent no 12 center.         
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
27 Mar 2015, 18:15
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27 Mar 2015, 18:15#7
 
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
27 Mar 2015, 19:50
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27 Mar 2015, 19:50#8
Draad some lions players are being overplayed. Mostert and Whitely come to mind. Have they the depth to mount a seriosu challenge is the question.
Tecklenburg is looking good and  Vorster promising. Where is Stokkies Hanekom though.
Dr Moz I see is doing his thing and having a great time!

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AgPleezDeddyClub Pro900 posts
27 Mar 2015, 20:30
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27 Mar 2015, 20:30#9
I was immensely proud of the Lions, they played their hearts out. Even though I'm a Sharks fan, I always support our boys against the NZ/Aus teams.
Many players had a good game today, Tecklenburg and Vorster as have been mentioned, Andries Coetzee was good, Mostert was good. Some of Robbie Coetzee's lineout throwing was poor.
Quade Cooper looked very angry on his return to super rugby, trying to start a fighting with anyone looking in his direction
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ClaydogClub Pro691 posts
28 Mar 2015, 00:34
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28 Mar 2015, 00:34#10
The Lions have had a good trip and have been impressed by some of the forwards running and ball playing. The reds played their best rugby last week when they had they bye. Quade did look a bit angry but showed a glimpse of what he can do. Congratulations to the Lions and hope they continue it on.
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