Unsigned Gems – Ten For The Future
The pro scouts seem to have all the bases covered these days, but here are ten young prospects who toured in the autumn yet to sign their first big contract.
The pro scouts seem to have all the bases covered these days, but here are ten young prospects who toured in the autumn yet to sign their first big contract.
Last but not least are the outside backs, the glory boys, the men entrusted with making the most of limited opportunities and most importantly putting points on the board.
By far the easiest position to pick for the squad is the centres. Four will travel, and the top four contenders are head and shoulder-pads above the rest of the competition.
With all expectations being that the Lions forwards will, for the most part, have their way with the Wallaby pack, the eyes of fortune then turn their way towards the halfbacks.
Clearly December 18 meant January 18… extended vacation over! How do you like the new look?
On vacation… back Tuesday December 18 with a look at the Lions halfbacks!
If the second row is an area of strength for the Lions, then the back row features an absolute embarrassment of riches.
An area of traditional strength for the Lions has been the second row, and this time around is no exception. While The Wallabies have likely captain James Horwill to call on, beyond that their choices look pretty ordinary.
We are now a little more than four months away from the naming of the 2013 British & Irish Lions, and though a lot can happen in that time it’s fair to say that all those who are in serious contention will have been sounded out by now.
The best of 2012! How many All Blacks have made the cut?