Episode 888: The NZ View, Captain Pete, The 1971 Formula, Robbie Bradiversary
A few weeks ago it looked like a drubbing was on the cards, but after a few hard fought wins, some sparks of creativity and an exciting selection by Warren Gatland, certain pundits (and ex coaches) can now see a way for The Lions to win the first Test.
Congrats @peterom6 , totally deserved & whole team selection is excellent,a clear statement to @AllBlacks– Lions forwards can win this game
— Sir Clive Woodward (@CliveWoodward) June 21, 2017
We get the NZ perspective on Captain Pete and the Lions from Sky TV’s Scotty Stevenson, who is in Auckland ahead of the opener.
#rugby Gatland hits out at ‘illegal’ NZ scrum tactics – Gatland hits out at ‘illegal’ NZ scrum tactics https://t.co/G3obVKzmXj
— Rugby News (@xtrugby) June 12, 2017
The 1971 Lions team weren’t just the best GB & Ireland side ever assembled, they also contained some of the most fascinating characters the game has seen. As well as that they played entertaining rugby under their mystical coach Carwyn James who created a style that changed New Zealanders thinking on the game of rugby forever. Tom English of the BBC joins us to discuss his brilliant book When Lions Roared: The Lions, the All Blacks and the Legendary Tour of 1971.
Plus we celebrate the one year anniversary of Robbie Brady’s wonder goal at the Euros, Eoin keeps saying the word “pine tree”, we debate Gatland’s statement selection, and we drink in the imagery of the original chiropractor, J.P.R Williams.
Happy Robbie Bradiversary everyone. This happened one year ago today so go on, shed a little tear with us??? #Bradiversary pic.twitter.com/eMIq4IwPuy
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) June 22, 2017
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Go to PatreonDuff talks to Richie about English dressing room culture, vanity car plates and spending your money like a dickhead https://t.co/EPcKBKaqZU pic.twitter.com/TJFZqx9lAh
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) June 22, 2017