This could well be a sterner test for Sweden as Lithuania are currently on a roll and have won their last 17 matches. Whilst Sweden will be confident after the fine display against Croatia they will and are surely wise enough not to be overconfident in the approach they take to this game. Both teams will be wanting to impose themselves on the opposition and this battle could come down to the the service the backs get from their forwards. Winning the set pieces will be vital and Sweden did well in their last outing, let's hope that it continues. It has to be noted though, that the Lithuanian pack is a lot stronger and more efficient in their game, so expect a ferocious battle between the packs. Sweden's backs did well the last time out, even the grandfather of them managed to cross the line. Given quality ball they could well do the same.
This will be a closer game but with a favourable crowd behind them, we feel that Swedish rugby will be to the fore come 3pm on Saturday.
To clarify; Lithuania won 18 games in a row until they lost to Ukraine (who now play div 1A) in the world cup play-off. Since then they have played one game and won (against Malta).
ReplyDeleteI have spoken to both Swedes and foreigners that have seen them play and they all say that they are really good. There strength is in the team, everyone knows what they are doing especially the forwards. Not the flashiest backs but they are very strong and fit. Going on previous results in the group Sweden are favourites but and as you say the forwards will have to work there a#*es off if Sweden wants to stay unbeaten. But I think the Lithuanian forwards are stronger and since the pitch is small I say Lithuania by 5.
JS
Well JS, what are you exactly clarifying ?Please explain. You must be the "oracle of Swedish Rugby" !! If you are anything to do with Swedish Rugby, what an utterly stupid entry to post ! Come clean !! Or are you actually who I think you are...? ED
ReplyDeleteif sweden want to have a chance Janne johansson must to play :)( Man of the match again )
ReplyDeleteCome on My friend.
joaquin
Grandpa Sullivan to confound the critics and bag a hatrick!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteWe won! Now top of the log... this team is on fire!!!
ReplyDeleteNo comments from the Penut Gallary..!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSeen the score on the fira website, does anybody know the scorers as it doesn't state them? Cheers
ReplyDeleteSTILL NO COMMENTS FROM THE PENUT GALLARY.....!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are no comments from the peanut gallery because all of the Exiles players have gone back to their own countries
ReplyDeletei dont think any exiles player has ever said anything but positive stuff about the national team. why would you expect them to suddenly do so for an article about the national team ?
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