Episode 2863: Winning Pretty, Jack’s Smile, Scots Beaten By Protocol, Jim For Ireland

Ireland have won 10 Six Nations games in a row now, and continue to do it in style with another 6 tries against Italy, and their first 6N/5N clean sheet since 1987.

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We chat to Gerry Thornley of The Irish Times and Tom English of BBC Scotland about Jack Crowley’s passing game, Henshaw’s case for holding onto the 13 jersey, who would replace Hugo Keenan if he’s badly injured, why England are going to be tough to beat in Twickers, and if Scotland should blame the ref, the TMO, World Rugby’s protocols, or themselves, for a defeat to an out of sorts French team.

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We get told to turn that frown upside down by a listener, and Murph looks at Jim McGuinness’ soccer CV and wonders if he could do a job for the Republic of Ireland.

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