Jaggy Snake

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40108374 This is the kind of horrid, cringe-worthy thing that makes me dislike the Lions, far more than team selection issues etc.

Both Robertson and Tierney play as part of a back four for their clubs. In fact, I would guess that’s the case for most of our defenders. Playing with three centrebacks and wingbacks takes time to adapt to and practice. It’s maybe something to try out in some friendlies but not just now. More importantly, we struggle to pick two central defenders as it is, without adding a third, and with Calum Paterson out injured we don’t have any options for the right wingback. Tierney covered rightback against Slovenia and did well (though they barely tested him all game) but a right wingback has to provide your width in that system which you can’t do playing someone on the wrong side of the pitch. The problem isn’t that 4-2-3-1 is not the correct formation for us, it usually is. The problem is that since he took over, Gordon Strachan has played it relentlessly regardless of our opposition.

I'm fairly sure the game in Fiji in 2012 was televised by someone using a feed from Fijian TV. The whole game is on youtube, though I don't have sound at the moment to hear if the commentary says who it was. I suspect the Samoa game from that tour wasn't on TV. ETA - Looking at kick off timing etc I might be thinking of a different game, or it may have been shown delayed the next morning instead of live.

Into the final! Injury time again.

2.48pm

First victory against New Zealand in sevens or fifteens! Stunning second half.

I like series 3, it has a lot of payoffs you’ve been waiting for during the previous two series, but series 4 is my favourite. You can’t beat Prez as a teacher.

I enjoyed it. Lots to like but still fell just short of being a really good episode, like a lot of the series so far. I may have missed it but was there an explanation of why Bill was kept alive in her suit while the rest weren’t?

That's a shame for Clermont, but not for me.

Had a fiver on Kruis to score a try at a generous 14/1 Hopefully Clermont can get some points on the board soon or it won't be much of a game.

How the hell does Lacey get a European final? Absolutely clueless

Not a bad draw. Japan will be tough. So, am I right in thinking England could have France, Argentina, USA and Fiji/Samoa. What a great group

9am

More players announced to be leaving Glasgow this summer, notably Peter Murchie. Others are Bulumakau, Fraser Lyle, Uanivi, Kenatale and Schulte. All in there's a lot of players leaving this summer now. Many were to be expected but they'll have to strength the squad with better replacements than last summer. Murchie, Gordon Reid, Josh Strauss and Sean Lamont all with over one hundred appearances each (plus 66 appearances for Mark Bennett) is a lot of experience to lose in one go.

It's a touch steep but I can't say I'm surprised by the increase. Almost every game this season has been sold out. Without further expansion of the stadium they need to find some way to make more money. Even if they lose a few season ticket holders others will pick them up or they'll make more money selling individual match tickets easily enough.

The Glasgow game is on TG4 in Ireland. You can currently watch the channel live on their website so, assuming they have the rights to put the rugby online too, you should hopefully be able to watch the game on it tonight.

Not forgetting the short-lived Georgia.

If you're a footballer who chooses to read a forum discussing your own team you should be able to take or ignore criticism, whether it's deserved or not. Otherwise just don't read it.

A couple more wins tonight (minus £20 in other lost bets). Took a chance on Villarreal as with 30 minutes to play and the score still 0-0, they were a ridiculous 14/1 to win the game.

A win with a free bet is always good.

Went big with £70 of bets on the Hibs game. Good return thankfully.

First time this week I've turned Fifa on. Game 1: 21 shots/16 on target to their 4 shots/3 on target. Lost 3-2 Game 2: 14 shots/11 on target to their 7 shots/6 on target. Lost 4-2 Game 3: Trying to stay calm and give it one more game, and the whole thing freezes as the third game is loading. Switched off. Rage....

For tonight, free £5 on Vardy to score first and 2-1 to Leicester at 60/1. Benzema AGS, Real Madrid win & BTTS, with Ramos to be carded at 12/1.