Lions: Forward not back
Following the Lions disappointing performance to lose to New Zealand at Christchurch last Saturday, familiar language is coming to the fore.
Replacement captain Gareth Thomas was quoted on BBC Radio Five saying "We have taken the flack and we have to look forward; there is no point looking back", sentiments echoed by the coaching staff following the midweek thrashing of part timers Manawatu.
Campbell: Lions Media Manager
The familiar smoke and mirrors have come out too, with Lions Manager Sir Clive Woodward giving a Colin Powell-style slide presentation to a press conference citing the All Blacks' weapons of Brian O'Driscoll destruction in Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu's first minute off-the-ball double spear tackle on the now sidelined Lions captain.
The Lions slick media operation has ensured that Umaga, the All Black captain, has faced intense pressure throughout the week, leaving the Lions time to lick their wounds in private before restoring their pride next Saturday. When questioned on the poor performance, Sir Clive even uttered the immortal words: "it's happened, we can't change it, we have to draw a line and move on". Whatever Campbell is being paid, he's clearly earning it.
Replacement captain Gareth Thomas was quoted on BBC Radio Five saying "We have taken the flack and we have to look forward; there is no point looking back", sentiments echoed by the coaching staff following the midweek thrashing of part timers Manawatu.
Campbell: Lions Media Manager
The familiar smoke and mirrors have come out too, with Lions Manager Sir Clive Woodward giving a Colin Powell-style slide presentation to a press conference citing the All Blacks' weapons of Brian O'Driscoll destruction in Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu's first minute off-the-ball double spear tackle on the now sidelined Lions captain.
The Lions slick media operation has ensured that Umaga, the All Black captain, has faced intense pressure throughout the week, leaving the Lions time to lick their wounds in private before restoring their pride next Saturday. When questioned on the poor performance, Sir Clive even uttered the immortal words: "it's happened, we can't change it, we have to draw a line and move on". Whatever Campbell is being paid, he's clearly earning it.
Surely with the limited number of Welsh players, despite their 5 1/2 Nations victory, the title should have been "Forward not 'Bach'"?
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Matt |
Wed Jun 29, 02:44:00 pm