Deliberate elbow into Richard Hills head, that's why the Lions didn't continue with the forward momentum. Hill one of the best backrow forwards back then
Wood, Johnson, Wilkinson, Robinson, O'Driscoll. Five of the greatest players ever. The two crucial turning points..Johnny's misplaced pass that gifted the Aussies a try, and Richard Hill getting injured. With Wood at 2, Howley at 9, and O'Driscoll at 13, added to the English players that would win the World Cup 2 yrs later...they should have won the series
Greatest test series ever. Second greatest test series would have to be the 1992 test series between Australia and the All Blacks. Couldn't have been any closer.
Those were the days rugby was on top here in Australia & Wallabies use to sell out every studium now it's always 10 - 20 thousand short on capacity but still a healthy crowd!!
@rifflord235434f43 did you watch the video? watch from 5:05 and try to keep the point you made previously. It was malicious it was an elbow disguised as a tackle and you can see Grey after it he didn't care where the ball was he was looking at Hill wondering if he did enough damage.
The most talented Lions squad since the 1970s. It's no coincidence that Lions and Northern Hemisphere results against Southern Hemisphere sides have improved with the advent of slow-motion replay, TMOs and citations for foul play.
BTW - Lions fans also conveniently forget how Larkham was targeted during the 2nd test (admitted by their management) - 2 clear late tackle on him put him out of the 3rd test. Sorry - but Larkham was at least as big a loss for the Wallabies as Hill was for the Lions
"Typically, Hill put his devotion to the collective cause above whatever anger he felt at having been knocked out of the series by a head-high tackle. Not surprisingly, he was unable to remember much about it after the event. 'I suppose it would have been the last time I'd ever have pulled on a Lions shirt,' he said. 'My tour was over and that was a hard fact to come to terms with." I don't hear him saying it was accident when he can't remember the incident.
Lol what. That Australian team 1999-2001 was one of the greatest test sides of all time. The halves combo of Gregan and Larkham is one of the best of all time too. Wilkinson also has to be the most overrated fly-half in history.
From his auto-biography: "‘He ran across me and caught me as he went through. Most of our guys seemed to think it was malicious and everything I have read since takes the same line, but I am not so sure…As far as I’m concerned, the matter was investigated and Nathan was cleared, so that was that."
You aren't going to get a written or verbal confession are you!? He tackled the guy late in the head with a flying elbow...there is nothing else that needs to be said. Was it critical? Yes....because up to that point the Lions had been completely on top. As soon as Hill went off George Smith came more and more into the game.
Well it seems we have him contradicting himself, on one hand he says i was unconscious and can't remember anything yet all the conscious players think it was malicious, on the other hand he says it was accident, think the latter is him being polite and moving on (unlike the both of us). Seems pretty clear cut to me.
Never said management had anything to do with it, and i'm happy to say that Larkham was targeted, i don't have an issue with it if it's legal (which it wasn't at times). This however was malice, clear and simple. No effort to play rugby other than to injure (maybe not as bad as he did), don't get me wrong, it happens all the time. The only issue i have is people saying there was nothing in it. Anyway, you going to the Lions matches this year?
What a superb Lions squad, playing more flowing rugby than the Aussies. Disgusting take out of Hill, Johnson should have taken revenge on the dumb looking tosser and his wayward elbow! I switch the commentary off as he clearly can only see the players in gold 🤦🏼♂️
@rifflord235434f43 bullshit....it was late and high. Even if it wasn't late it was a head high tackle that concussed Hill and took him out of the series.
He can watch the replays same as anyone. It was reckless no doubt. But there is zero evidence to suggest it was deliberate - let alone leap to the conclusion that this incident was somehow preplanned by Wallabies management In case you think I am just mindlessly defending an Australian player for the sake of it - I readily admit McRae's attack on O'Gara was one of the most despicable acts I've seen on a rugby field and still makes me feel ashamed to this day.
Right - and you know this for certain how? I know this myth makes Lions fans feel better about the '01 series - but you'll forgive me if I take Richard Hill's opinion on the subject instead. He believes it was an accident.
Nathan Gray's shot on Richard Hill was the cheapest dig I've ever seen on a rugby pitch. He should be ashamed, Hill claims it was an accident, it wasn't, it was appalling. Before I get whined at by Aussies, I played Army rugby which is hard but fair...awful, he's a footballer in disguise..
richard hill injury was the difference in the series, so proud he comes from my school
Deliberate elbow into Richard Hills head, that's why the Lions didn't continue with the forward momentum. Hill one of the best backrow forwards back then
That would have been a red card today .why it wasn't spotted is poor
It was a cowards cheap shot
Great shot that was.
Wood, Johnson, Wilkinson, Robinson, O'Driscoll. Five of the greatest players ever. The two crucial turning points..Johnny's misplaced pass that gifted the Aussies a try, and Richard Hill getting injured. With Wood at 2, Howley at 9, and O'Driscoll at 13, added to the English players that would win the World Cup 2 yrs later...they should have won the series
I personally think the greatest , were , Wood , O Driscoll . Quinnell , Gibbs,
Lions did very well on this tour. They were playing a proven Top dollar Australian team 1999-2001.
Wow some player Joe Roff was!! That second half intercept completely broke the lions and changed the whole course of the Test series!!
Joe Roff underrated winger for sure.
Greatest test series ever. Second greatest test series would have to be the 1992 test series between Australia and the All Blacks. Couldn't have been any closer.
Best series of rugby I've ever seen. If i recall it was all the Lions until something clicked in the aussies midway through this game. Epic.
Those were the days rugby was on top here in Australia & Wallabies use to sell out every studium now it's always 10 - 20 thousand short on capacity but still a healthy crowd!!
@rifflord235434f43 did you watch the video? watch from 5:05 and try to keep the point you made previously. It was malicious it was an elbow disguised as a tackle and you can see Grey after it he didn't care where the ball was he was looking at Hill wondering if he did enough damage.
Hope the series this year is as exciting as this one was!
2:34 Quinnell goes beast mode here. He was deceptively fast for a big lump.
Nice unbiased commentary, lol.
They´re in Australia, what do you expect?
I wish someone could upload the full game on this one, managed to see 1st and 3rd on youtube
forgot what a beatiful sight Scott Quinell is in full flight, Wales have never really found a number 8 as good as him since
The most talented Lions squad since the 1970s. It's no coincidence that Lions and Northern Hemisphere results against Southern Hemisphere sides have improved with the advent of slow-motion replay, TMOs and citations for foul play.
You are kidding?! Martin Johnson was the dirtiest player of his generation!
Terrible elbow on Hill. Didn't it break his jaw? You can see the Aussie looking back to make sure he'd done enough. Low move by him.
3:35 Nathan grey flying forearm.
O'Drisoll was amazing in that series
They should bring back the World 15. Remember when they played the All Blacks in 1992.
BTW - Lions fans also conveniently forget how Larkham was targeted during the 2nd test (admitted by their management) - 2 clear late tackle on him put him out of the 3rd test. Sorry - but Larkham was at least as big a loss for the Wallabies as Hill was for the Lions
Hilly. Borough Road legend.
Intense!
Lions 11-3 Australia before that hit on Hill. Just to emphasize how good he was.
That intercept changee the series.
i wish they'd bring these wallabies jerseys back,
Revenge was sweet for the Lions in 2013!!!!
"Typically, Hill put his devotion to the collective cause above whatever anger he felt at having been knocked out of the series by a head-high tackle. Not surprisingly, he was unable to remember much about it after the event. 'I suppose it would have been the last time I'd ever have pulled on a Lions shirt,' he said. 'My tour was over and that was a hard fact to come to terms with."
I don't hear him saying it was accident when he can't remember the incident.
Geez, the Australians did some dirty moves that they wouldn't have gotten away with in today's era.
Lions completely blew this. Man for man they completely outclass Australia
Lol what. That Australian team 1999-2001 was one of the greatest test sides of all time. The halves combo of Gregan and Larkham is one of the best of all time too. Wilkinson also has to be the most overrated fly-half in history.
Oh Scott Quinnell
Hey the Fox sports team are really good. Phil Kearns is NOT biased but informed
From his auto-biography: "‘He ran across me and caught me as he went through. Most of our guys seemed to think it was malicious and everything I have read since takes the same line, but I am not so sure…As far as I’m concerned, the matter was investigated and Nathan was cleared, so that was that."
Intent doesn't matter. He had him in the head with a shot. There is nothing else to discuss. These days it would be a straight red.
Typical Aussie justifying blatant foul play.
@rifflord235434f43 completely agree
How the Lions were only 11-6 up at half time I'll never know...shoulda been a hell of a lot further ahead!
You aren't going to get a written or verbal confession are you!? He tackled the guy late in the head with a flying elbow...there is nothing else that needs to be said. Was it critical? Yes....because up to that point the Lions had been completely on top. As soon as Hill went off George Smith came more and more into the game.
Well it seems we have him contradicting himself, on one hand he says i was unconscious and can't remember anything yet all the conscious players think it was malicious, on the other hand he says it was accident, think the latter is him being polite and moving on (unlike the both of us). Seems pretty clear cut to me.
Never said management had anything to do with it, and i'm happy to say that Larkham was targeted, i don't have an issue with it if it's legal (which it wasn't at times). This however was malice, clear and simple. No effort to play rugby other than to injure (maybe not as bad as he did), don't get me wrong, it happens all the time. The only issue i have is people saying there was nothing in it.
Anyway, you going to the Lions matches this year?
What a superb Lions squad, playing more flowing rugby than the Aussies. Disgusting take out of Hill, Johnson should have taken revenge on the dumb looking tosser and his wayward elbow! I switch the commentary off as he clearly can only see the players in gold 🤦🏼♂️
@rifflord235434f43 bullshit....it was late and high. Even if it wasn't late it was a head high tackle that concussed Hill and took him out of the series.
He can watch the replays same as anyone. It was reckless no doubt. But there is zero evidence to suggest it was deliberate - let alone leap to the conclusion that this incident was somehow preplanned by Wallabies management In case you think I am just mindlessly defending an Australian player for the sake of it - I readily admit McRae's attack on O'Gara was one of the most despicable acts I've seen on a rugby field and still makes me feel ashamed to this day.
wilkinsons pass lost the series for the
lions
And his atrocious goal kicking
How the Lions lost this I will never know.
This is how Wallabies should be.
Right - and you know this for certain how? I know this myth makes Lions fans feel better about the '01 series - but you'll forgive me if I take Richard Hill's opinion on the subject instead. He believes it was an accident.
I particularly like the bit "and everything I have read since takes the same line", yet you believe the unconscious amnesic bloke, go figure.
Yeah they did admit, unlike the pikey Wobblies.
I enjoyed it when BOD got taken out by Umanga ahahahaahahaahahahaa
Sad life
Typical SH commentary "Hill falls very awkwardly here." No shit, he just had an Aussie elbow him in the head...
6:22 must be the worst refereeing at the scrum I've ever seen.. borderline cheating from the ref
you're an idiot. prior to some changes with the scrum, this was a perfectly legal wheeling of the scrum.
Lions dominated. The Aussies can count themselves very lucky! Like if you agree.
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Nathan Gray's shot on Richard Hill was the cheapest dig I've ever seen on a rugby pitch. He should be ashamed, Hill claims it was an accident, it wasn't, it was appalling. Before I get whined at by Aussies, I played Army rugby which is hard but fair...awful, he's a footballer in disguise..
the lions were always level or in front during this series whilst Hill was playing - what a player
@rifflord235434f43 completely agree