VIDEO - Lynagh, le fils de la légende des Wallabies, décrypte l’essai de la saison de Champions Cup
Louis Lynagh, fils d’un ancien grand joueur des Wallabies et autrefois pressenti pour devenir ailier de l’équipe d’Angleterre, a peut-être contribué à relancer son rêve de rugby international en réalisant une performance spectaculaire avec les Harlequins lors de la Champions Cup.
Billy Millard, l’entraîneur australien du club anglais, a assuré qu’il porterait un toast à l’essai solitaire de Lynagh – l’un des deux essais du joueur de 23 ans lors de la victoire 47-19 sur l’Ulster.
Une action partie de ses 22
Lynagh, fils du maestro Michael Lynagh, champion du monde avec l’Australie en 1991, a battu quatre défenseurs dans une course folle lancée depuis ses propres 22 mètres au Stoop de Twickenham, après une relance rapide et une passe de Marcus Smith.
Mais ce premier essai a surpris Lynagh lui-même, qui ne pensait même pas jouer.
D’abord écarté de la sélection en raison de son manque de performance, il a été rappelé d’urgence sur le banc des Quins juste avant le coup d’envoi, après qu’une blessure a contraint Millard à remanier l’équipe.
Lynagh a ensuite été surpris d’être invité à entrer en jeu après un peu plus d’un quart d’heure lorsque Oscar Beard n’a pas passé le protocole commotion à la 17e minute.
Il a profité de l’occasion pour marquer deux des sept essais des Quins, lesquels se dirigeaient vers une qualification pour les huitièmes de finale de la plus prestigieuse compétition de clubs de rugby d’Europe.
Deux essais opportunistes
Le premier a été le plus spectaculaire : Lynagh s’est engouffré dans la brèche, a déjoué un plaquage de Billy Burns au milieu du terrain, a donné un coup de pied à suivre et a distancé ses poursuivants de l’Ulster, avant de bénéficier d’un bon rebond qui lui a permis de contourner Jacob Stockdale et de plonger pour marquer l’un des essais les plus marquants de la saison européenne.
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« Quand Marcus a attrapé le ballon haut et a crié marque, j’ai regardé et nous avons vu un petit espace, il s’est ouvert et ensuite le reste, je ne sais pas vraiment ce qui s’est passé », a déclaré Louis Lynagh en riant.
« Parfois, on essaie des trucs sur le terrain de rugby et ça paye – et c’était l’un de ces moments.
« Le ballon a rebondi dans ma direction et je suis heureux d’avoir pu finir l’action. J’étais crevé à la fin, mais c’était vraiment cool de faire ça et j’espère que je pourrai vivre d’autres moments comme ça. »
Il a saisi sa chance
Six minutes plus tard, il a de nouveau fait preuve d’un réel opportunisme, profitant d’un cafouillage de la défense des visiteurs pour reprendre le ballon et filer une nouvelle fois à l’essai.
Cette performance est un grand encouragement pour Lynagh, qui avait été en marge de la sélection anglaise sous Eddie Jones, avant de tomber dans la hiérarchie suite à des blessures la saison dernière.
Le directeur du rugby de Quins, Billy Millard, était ravi pour lui.
« Louis est avec nous depuis longtemps, il sait donc exactement ce qu’il en est. Il a travaillé très dur et il le mérite. Il nous a permis de prendre pied dans le match », a salué l’Australien.
« Louis est exceptionnel et il l’a montré – je vais m’asseoir et regarder son essai en buvant un verre de rouge. Il a fait preuve d’une détermination sans faille pour rester dans le match. Il joue un rôle important ici. »
A solo STUNNER from Louis Lynagh ?
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Mark Telea is a lot of things, but a defensive juggernaut has never been one of them. There will be far bigger tests in that regard for the youngster.
9 Go to commentsLove and respect to Fiji but not a chance outside of 7s
3 Go to commentsGood summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
1 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
1 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
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11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
45 Go to commentsDickson went to his pocket for a card, saw who it was, changed his mind and spoke at length to TMO. One angle clearly shows Care diving over a Saints player to kill the ball. 1st yellow, reason given for not Red was player was falling backwards. He was only falling backwards after contact with Lawes. Graham try should have stood. Mitchell did not have both hands on the ball, ball went forward from a Saints boot dragging over it. 2 intentional knock-on's. One of which had an overlap on the outside. If Quins are happy to win by intentional foul play, then it does not say much for them. Would appear to be a bad day for Karl Dickson, also for the RFU in appointing a Ref who spent 8 years as a player at one of the clubs.
5 Go to commentsLet’s not forget about Ardie Savea just yet.
9 Go to commentsThe URC and the Euro Championscup can’t run at the same time, basically dilutes both competitions.
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