Scotland draft Ross Ford injury replacement

Tier 1 matches [2024]

Tries scored from 5m out = 56%

6-10m out = 39%

11-22m out = 10%

If you’re not plumb on the 5m line, the chances of scoring dwindle rather dramatically!

They had pretty much everyone but Harry on the filed up front, but were getting done at the scrum, collisions and BD in particular. The mistakes you also reference do not describe a team ready to win a title.

It’s something teams try to do to break up the cleanout in that three man pod, and it worked!

It doesn’t look like the Reds are too happy about adjusting, and when they ship points, they do it in a hurry!

The Drua is the only team which is heavily disadvantaged, travel wise. All others have at least 10/14 in their own nation.

His Moana captaincy is the outlier, not the norm, mainly due in part to the team’s culture and him being the most experienced player in the team. Everyone looks up to him, no one would dare question his decision making.

Not everyone agrees, but in many people's opinion, Russell is the best fly half available to the Lions by a country mile. If fit, it would be astonishing if he doesn't start (and finish) all 3 tests.

To be honest, I can't actually think of a good reason for Owen Farrell to be on the plane, far less on the bench for any test. If that is right, then there is zero point in taking him at all. He is probably the 4th best fly half and 3rd best inside centre available and cannot be considered for any other position.