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Replying To Bon:  "Tell me though, would a team made up of the pick of 4 nations not be expected to beat any single nation?"
Well I see the Lions v New Zealand head to head is 30-7-4 in favour of NZ in 41 tests, so a firm no is the answer there. The Lions, like Ireland, haven't disimproved from fielding New Zealanders in their back 7 either.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4331 - 20/07/2025 09:50:28    2626601

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Well I see the Lions v New Zealand head to head is 30-7-4 in favour of NZ in 41 tests, so a firm no is the answer there. The Lions, like Ireland, haven't disimproved from fielding New Zealanders in their back 7 either."
Only effn rugger would get excited about 4 Countries playing playing village teams!

Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 2558 - 20/07/2025 11:15:55    2626608

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