Comments on: Lions Player Ratings Versus Highlanders

By: JK

JK — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:15:47 +0000

Laidlaw’s delivery was not good. Seemed like every time someone ran on to a pass it was slightly too high or behind them – not miles away, but enough to make them check the run and slow down/kill the move.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:24:27 +0000

Warburton was completely anonymous apart from his try. No more than a 5 at best. AWJ is ever willing but increasingly off the pace. No more than 6. Agree with Leon and Pablito about Webb. Dan Cole got screwed over by a ref who had no idea what was happening in the scrum, and Marler is now looking better than the other two loose heads in the tight. I would still go for Mako to start though.

By: Pablito

Pablito — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:52:28 +0000

Totally agree Dave – they are a good combo

Such a shame that Youngs couldn’t make the tour. It would have good to see all 3 competing. Laidlaw is solid and won’t let anyone down but he’s not in the same league

By: Dave Beach

Dave Beach — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:23:12 +0000

Leon, I think a 6 would be a tad harsh even though I do agree with you on the kicking – I’d say his overall running, distribution and unpredictability make up for kicking.

Pablito, Webb will start behind Murray but with his running and ability to sniff out a gap he’ll be a great asset to bring on late in the game when tired legs will give him a couple yards to play with. That’s how I think Gatland will play them both.

By: Pablito

Pablito — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:00:33 +0000

He can also be a bit slow at digging the ball out of rucks and he’s behind Murray in terms of directing his forwards.

By: Leon

Leon — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:34:25 +0000

I would mark Webb down to a 6. Looks lively but his game management is still shocking with box kicks consistently 5-10 meters too long to contest and failing to find touch when kicking from inside 22