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Lions taking shape with lessons to learn 00:20am on 11 Jun 2009 Byrne has probably cemented his test jersey after 3 solid performances but smacks a little of welsh bias to only give rob kearney the one outing so far to display his wares.

Same might be said of the limitless opportunities given to Shane Williams to find some form. I hope this particular exercise is finished now- he was brilliant 12mths ago but not for 1mth since. Wings would be Bowe and Fitz if I had the pick.

Roberts-O'Driscoll looks a certainty with Flutey unlucky not to have the same opportunities as Roberts due to his injury. I think D'Arcy should have been on the plane from the get-go and provides reassuring cover.

Jones and O'Gara have been of similiar standard for years with O'Gara probably the more accomplished of the two and if it all came down to one kick or play at the end, I'd want O'Gara there. That been said, I would have Jones starting at 10 for these tests as he will most probably have his national colleagues, Phillips and Roberts either side of him.

Phillips had a good day. Gatland was right in saying that he needs to play with his head up a little more. But he scores tries like today, maybe let him at it. He could be a little quicker with his distribution though. Seemed to take an age at times but the breakdown are was a little messy to be fair. O'Leary might have pushed him if fit.

Heaslip is far and away the best eight we have. Wallace and Williams are both top class operators and I'm glad it's not my decision as to who starts. Wallace if I had to pick one, no Williams, no sorry! I was so disappointed with Croft tonight. Hasn't lived up to one bit of his Sky Sports, Stephen Jones billing. I'm surprised more has not been said of his non-appearance tonight. Aside from showing nice hands in the lead up to the Fitz try, he contributed nothing. No yards made, no tackle count,no turnovers, no carries to speak of and simply no aggression in any facet of his game, especially at ruck tme. Losing Ferris to injury may turn out to be the biggest and most damaging lose of the tour to date.
POC is guaranteed his place and is our best second row. Thought AWJ had a nightmare tonight, losing the ball in contact on three occasions, looked dodgy under the restart- missing one completely, not assured in the lineout- missing here too only for POC to rescue and making little impact aside from a good defensive display of 10 tackles made for 1 missed. The number 4 shirt is very much still up for grabs.

Front row did well I thought. Jenkins unlucky to be at the mercy of the ridiculous Kaplan. He(Jenkins, not Kaplan!)and Mears were excellent around the park.

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