Lions again

[Doggy Styles]

Much as I love BOD I can't help thinking he hasn't produced much in attack in this series.

Nor has anyone else to be fair to him, but if Gat is going to change it he's got to start somewhere, and BOD was in Roberts's position.

[Mich the Tester]

Much as I love BOD I can't help thinking he hasn't produced much in attack in this series.

Nor has anyone else to be fair to him, but if Gat is going to change it he's got to start somewhere, and BOD was in Roberts's position.

As you say, nobody has, but if there's one man likely to produce something special...

[cailin maith]

But I'm not putting any real money on that prediction

Cos even in your SH heart, you know it's a big mistake...

Leaving him out of the starting line up, maybe but not even in the squad. Big mistake.

#BringBackBOD

[Mich the Tester]

Cos even in your SH heart, you know it's a big mistake...

Leaving him out of the starting line up, maybe but not even in the squad. Big mistake.

#BringBackBOD

wss

Even if he isn't at his best, it's not just about having the best players on the side, it's about having players that inspire confidence in those around them. O'Connell was a big loss for precisely that reason, but dropping O'Driscoll from the squad, no, no, no, no, then you don't understand NH rugby culture. I really sense that Gatland doesn't understand the Lions and the mindset of British and Irish players. BOD is one of a very short list of players that commands the respect of every player in these islands, along with, arguably, MJ (as a player), Willie John and Gareth Edwards: you just don't leave out a player with his stature.

#BringBackBOD

[oracleslave]

Sentimentality and clinging to past performances is not going to win the game.

Brave decisions and the confidence of your convictions will.

[Gibbon]

wss

Even if he isn't at his best, it's not just about having the best players on the side, it's about having players that inspire confidence in those around them. O'Connell was a big loss for precisely that reason, but dropping O'Driscoll from the squad, no, no, no, no, then you don't understand NH rugby culture. I really sense that Gatland doesn't understand the Lions and the mindset of British and Irish players. BOD is one of a very short list of players that commands the respect of every player in these islands, along with, arguably, MJ (as a player), Willie John and Gareth Edwards: you just don't leave out a player with his stature.

#BringBackBOD

Totally disagree with you, I think Gatland has it right!

(There at least one of us can be smug on Monday morning)

[Mich the Tester]

Sentimentality and clinging to past performances is not going to win the game.

Brave decisions and the confidence of your convictions will.

Nothing to do with sentimentlity, everything to do with psychology and understanding the mindset.

[Mich the Tester]

Totally disagree with you, I think Gatland has it right!

(There at least one of us can be smug on Monday morning)

[malvolio]

Nothing to do with sentimentlity, everything to do with psychology and understanding the mindset.

What's the betting that BOD will now switch to a coaching role, working wth his replacements to prepare them for Saturday? He hasn't disappeared rom the squad, nor will he. Given the starting lineup has 10 Welshmen, I think they'll be quite happy to work with an established team at centre.

As for mindset, remember Botham captaining England? He was at an utter loss as to why he needed to motivate his players: "They've been picked to play for their country FFS, why the f*** do I need to motivate them to do their best"...

[MyUserName]

As you say, nobody has, but if there's one man likely to produce something special...

Yes, yes - I will be there once I finish the gardening!