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Kiss backs AUNZ team to continue despite Lions flop
Kiss backs AUNZ team to continue despite Lions flop

France 24

time13-07-2025

  • Sport
  • France 24

Kiss backs AUNZ team to continue despite Lions flop

The rugby powerhouses came together for the first time since 1989 to face the might of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales at Adelaide on Saturday. But despite the match being billed as an unofficial fourth Test, it fizzled with the tourists utterly dominant against a squad that boasted 17 internationals. Kiss, who coached the side, said part of the problem was their lack of preparation, with barely a week together in the build-up not sufficient to fine-tune their combinations. "Of course the scoreline can tell one story, but there are other stories within it that are important to recognise as well," he told reporters. "I think I'd have the complete backing of the guys here that that concept should be something that we continue to work on and make it work whenever we can. "I think that the quality of people that you have in the team and three or four weeks to build, I have no doubt that some of the things that probably caught us this week would not have caught us." Their lack of cohesiveness was immediately evident when they were caught napping by a quick Lions' lineout throw that led to a sixth-minute try. Further defensive lapses saw them concede two more tries to trail 17-0 after 20 minutes and there was no way back as the Lions hit their stride. Despite the trouncing, co-captain David Havili also endorsed the concept continuing, with the 30-cap All Blacks centre saying it was a rewarding experience. "I love the way the Aussie and Kiwi boys gelled and whilst we didn't get the performance, we can be proud of what we did this week as Australia and New Zealand," he said. "Whenever the Lions come back to New Zealand, hopefully we can get the same concept and the Aussie boys can come over to New Zealand and do the same thing because it's great to be able to get teams like this off the ground. "It's just been a great, enjoyable week and really refreshing for myself."

Hooker Jamie George to join Lions after Luke Cowan-Dickie suffers a concussion
Hooker Jamie George to join Lions after Luke Cowan-Dickie suffers a concussion

Yahoo

time12-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Hooker Jamie George to join Lions after Luke Cowan-Dickie suffers a concussion

Luke Cowan-Dickie, left, of the British & Irish Lions and David Havili of the AUNZ Invitational XV compete for the ball during the rugby match between the Lions and the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) Luke Cowan-Dickie of the British & Irish Lions receives treatment during the rugby match between the Lions and the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) Luke Cowan-Dickie of the British & Irish Lions receives treatment during the rugby match between the Lions and the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) Luke Cowan-Dickie, left, of the British & Irish Lions and David Havili of the AUNZ Invitational XV compete for the ball during the rugby match between the Lions and the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) Luke Cowan-Dickie of the British & Irish Lions receives treatment during the rugby match between the Lions and the AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) — England hooker Jamie George will fly to Australia on Sunday to join the British and Irish Lions as concussion cover for countryman Luke Cowan-Dickie. Cowan-Dickie was knocked out after attempting a tackle in the first half of the Lions' 48-0 win over an Australia and New Zealand Invitational side in Adelaide on Saturday. Advertisement Lions coach Andy Farrell said after the match that Cowan-Dickie was feeling 'good' but suffered a concussion, a week out from the first test against the Wallabies. England announced hours later that George was being drafted into the Lions squad, so would miss Saturday's test match against Argentina in San Juan. He was set to start and will instead watch the match before departing for Brisbane on Sunday, England said. Theo Dan came into the England team as George's replacement. 'We're absolutely delighted for Jamie's selection,' England coach Steve Borthwick said. Aside from the three tests against the Wallabies on consecutive Saturdays, the Lions have just one remaining midweek assignment — against a First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne on July 22. That could be George's only game on this tour, though he did go on the 2017 and 2021 tours. ___ AP rugby:

How to watch Lions v AUNZ XV on TV - channel and UK kick-off time
How to watch Lions v AUNZ XV on TV - channel and UK kick-off time

Wales Online

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Wales Online

How to watch Lions v AUNZ XV on TV - channel and UK kick-off time

How to watch Lions v AUNZ XV on TV - channel and UK kick-off time The British & Irish Lions face AUNZ XV on Saturday in their last match before the Tests against Australia start Jac Morgan starts for the Lions. (Image: (Photo by) ) The final warm-up match for the British & Irish Lions sees them take on an Australian and New Zealand Invitational XV. The invitational side have named eight All Blacks in their team, with the likes of David Havili and Hoskins Sotutu lining up against Andy Farrell's side. It also features Wallabies like Marika Koroibete, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Pete Samu. New Lions call-up Owen Farrell, who is a tour veteran, has been named amongst the replacements and will look to make an impact, while Welshman Jac Morgan has a final chance to nail down a place in the Test side. Despite losing against Argentina in the 2025-opener, the Lions have won every single touring match so far. The fixture against AUNZ XV will provide something similar to Test-match intensity with the amount of international players involved. However, the Australian and Kiwi players will be playing together for the first time. After this match, there is a one-week break before the first Test against Australia in Brisbane. The following Wednesday will see the Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV, before two back-to-back Tests to close out the tour. Here's everything you need to know about the match against AUNZ XV on Saturday. What time is Lions v AUNZ XV kick-off? Lions v AUNZ XV kicks off at 11am UK time on Saturday, July 12, in Adelaide. Viewing details Lions v AUNZ XV is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action Action. You can therefore live stream the Test by using the Sky Go app on your mobile device or laptop. Watch the Lions rugby tour on Sky Sports £35 Sky Get Sky Sports here Product Description Sky Sports is the exclusive broadcaster of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, with all three Tests and six warm-up matches available to enjoy with Sky's Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle. Team news Lions: Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Fin Smith, Ben White, Pierre Schoeman, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne (c), Henry Pollock, Jac Morgan, Ben Earl Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Finlay Bealham, Scott Cummings, Josh van der Flier, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Owen Farrell. AUNZ XV: Shaun Stevenson, AJ Lam, Ngani Laumape, David Havili, Marika Koroibete, Tane Edmed, Folau Fakatava, Aidan Ross, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (c), Shannon Frizell, Pete Samu, Hoskins Sotutu. Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, George Dyer, Matt Philip, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Jock Campbell. Article continues below Match officials

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