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Weekend round-up: How much were the Lions holding back against the Provincial Barbarians?


British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson.
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The Lions tour begins with an understated win for the tourists, the Top 14 season draws to its thrilling climax and a Super Rugby classic for the ages.

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Super Rugby: Crusaders vs Highlanders

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A day game of Super Rugby is something of a rare throwback in New Zealand and the Crusaders and Highlanders made the most of it in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders won the first half but when Waisake Naholo scored two quick tries after the break – including some classic ‘sign him up Manchester United’ footwork – the Highlanders  hit the lead and looked odds on to break the hosts’ unbeaten season. These Crusaders know a thing or two about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, however…

Lions Tour: New Zealand Provincial Barbarians vs British Lions

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It’s fair to say New Zealand wasn’t entirely impressed with their first view of the 2017 British and Irish Lions. They struggled to cope with a ragtag army of players, including Warren Gatland’s own son. While family relations may be strained for a while, this was arguably just the sort of opening test the tourists needed. Were they holding anything back? Watch it back, and decide for yourself.

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Top 14 Final: Clermont vs Toulon

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When a match registers on the Richter Scale, you know it has been a bit special. From the frantic opening minutes, when Clermont pounded at the Toulon line, to the heart-stopping, edge-of-the-seat final moments, when they were defending for their lives, and at most points in between, this is one final that exceeded expectations.

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EvilMockingJay 1 hour ago
All Blacks dependency on Cam Roigard means he should sit out Super Rugby

There is a big difference between Super Rugby and Top14. That’s why one of them is the best championship while the over is clearly not. Top14 is longer, harder, and protecting players is a necessity, even without a WC year. Top14 players are playing too much. Far too much. Hell, Top14 (more intense than others championships and longer), useless ChCups we tend to win at en heavy price (winning both Top14 and ChCup is a nightmare), November/Summer series, 6 Nations we tend to win too, final phases of top14… Ain't the case in Super Rugby. + Not playing for a long time is also having negative consequences. It's not because France did what they did recently that it’s useful for other nations to follow. We did that because in OUR situation it’s beneficial to do so. It doesn’t mean everyone on the planet is in the same situation. Of course Roigard should be cautious (like everyone). And his club should take care of him (idk but burning an international player seems quite stupid, and I bet the Canes are not). But stop playing for a while ? That’s more than stupid.

PS : one exemple in France, Louis Bielle Biarrey. He wants to play the Olympics and the World Cup. He signed again this summer. That was difficult. I bet that in the negociations it was said he would not be playing too much top14 or CC to compete both RWC and Olympics. Meaning Union Bordeaux Bègles will not have one of their best weapons for most of this season. Not that he will not play at all…



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