Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

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.

Definitely need changes at the back starting with Kinghorn. Either or both wings could go although I'd expect them to bounce back after uncharacteristically poor games. Furlong out and I'd bring in Earl for Conan with Pollock on the bench. Conan was ok but I don't know that his workmanlike carries are worth the extra flanker. Jamie George on the bench too.

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.

Finau upped his work rate and was a pretty effective ball carrier in wide channels and put in a couple of big tackles. His best test to date.

ALB was not perfect with a poor dropped pass and a silly penalty but he did run hard and got through gaps on half breaks and he was very good on defence with no poor reads or missed tackles.