Lions Fans Call For A Late Call Up Who Could Make A Real Difference
Latest posts by Will Matthews (see all)
- TMO reveals horrific messages from New Zealand fans following Rugby World Cup final - November 28, 2023
- Siya Kolisi opens up about stabbing incident in sobering interview with fellow player - November 27, 2023
- “Don’t be rude to me!” –Owen Farrell gets in feisty exchange with referee - November 27, 2023
Get this man on a plane.
One of the biggest shock omissions from Warren Gatland’s Lions squad was England lock Joe Launchbury. The Wasps man was arguably the best second-row in the Six Nations this year, but was overlooked by Gatland.
After another lacklustre game from Alun Wyn Jones, Lions fans have been calling for Launchbury to be called up, as they feel he’s the type of player that could add real value to the Lions front-five against the All Blacks.
Here are just some of the Tweets calling for the Wasps forward to get a late call-up.
Someone call Launchbury to get on the next flight already! #NZLvBIL #LionsNZ2017
— // RYAN // (@ryan_whiteman) June 24, 2017
Was just about to say how good launchbury would have played today. Then Teo is taken off… Gatland you are lost mate.
— John McManus (@johnwcmac) June 24, 2017
Brave performance by the #LionsNZ2017 but Kiwis just outclassed. Still dont understand what Wyn Jones brings that Launchbury doesnt.
— Jon Gleeson (@jon_gleeson) June 24, 2017
Start Joe Launchbury in the next game…. oh wait 🙈 #NZvBIL #Lions2017
— Darren Bovill (@BovDaz) June 24, 2017
*takes pin out of grenade*
Launchbury would make a real difference to this team.
*runs away*
— Blood & Mud (@bloodandmud) June 24, 2017
