Le RC Toulon en demi-finale 8 ans après - les stats du barrage vs. Castres

Also, I’m not sure if having the ball ripped while carrying into a tackle is a “poor decision” is it? A great tackle? But yes, that chip kick had me spewing.

I still prefer ALB as the second 13 behind Proctor, who I’m not completely sold on, than Ioane who I like as a power left wing with genuine world class pace.

Really hoping that Leroy Carter is brought in to replace Caleb Clarke who is out injured for RC and would like to see Leicester Fainga’anuka brought into the midfield to challenge for the 13 jersey.

The big issue tonight was errors. Which can creep into a game where you might get a bit carried away on attack. Being in the right places and having made opportunities is a positive to take out of the game.

Breakdowns however will need to improve massively by the RC.

The headline full game stats are entirely misleading. The Lions were destroying Aus first half and it’s pretty clear the prevailing view was not to go there.

Wallabies ‘big guns’ only play North-South and don’t fit JS game plan, unless he does a 180?

Lions definitely haven’t fielded their best team since Lowe was a shocker, Freeman poor by his standards and Keenan not at the races either (yes, I know…). Morgan, JvdF, Kinghorn, Darcy and Duhan will improve that team based on today’s performance, if they get the chance. Itoje wasn’t great either but unlikely he will be dropped.