Episode 2173: Sticking With Sexton, Eddie Jones’ Crystal Ball, Ireland Win In Helsinki, Gang Will All Be There
Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit for the upcoming November internationals and says the team are already working and building towards RWC2023 in France. As he’s the captain and most influential player it looks like Andy Farrell is now planning for his 36-year-old outhalf to make it to the World Cup. Meanwhile Eddie Jones has seen the future and the next few years will be all about speed of body and mind. So how does that chime with Ireland’s current squad selections and style of play?
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We chat to decorated internationals Shane Horgan and Gordon Darcy about sticking with Sexton, Joey Carbery’s body language, Eddie’s vision, if last year’s win over England will spark a change in attitude and if kicking is now passé.
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Last Friday we spoke about how vital it was that Vera Pauw’s Ireland side got something from their World Cup qualifier against Finland in Helsinki and they did just that yesterday, winning 2-1 against the team we’re most likely to be duking it out with for a crucial play-off spot. And as Eoin recalls, it’s not the first time we’ve had success in Helsinki’s Olympic stadium…
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Peak ?@RTEsport? tv audience Ire v Fin was 197k for a game that ended at 6pm. Tens of thousands more via ???@RTEplayer? & RTÉ radio.
Also the top two most read stories online ?@RTEsoccer?.
Momentum building. It’s now #canseecanbe ?@FAIreland? pic.twitter.com/0X22IVGmTC— Declan McBennettRTE (@RTEmcbennettd) October 27, 2021
Plus there’s the amazing news that all four of our Gang’s All Here live shows have sold out – thank you, dear World Service members!
Our 4 night run in the Liberty Hall in December sold out to our members in under 30 mins today. We’re really sorry if you missed out (we’re looking at additional night options) but we’re once again blown away by our incredible listeners. Thank you so much & we’ll see you soon? https://t.co/6TWodP1Ltd
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Dalglish’s giant grin, Maguire’s defending, Pogba’s red, Sancho on the sidelines, fans leaving early, Shaw’s self abasement, the record defeat – Man United fans witnessed the complete nightmare in Old Trafford this weekendhttps://t.co/3CxFzmtHA3 pic.twitter.com/W7OIgBEK0q
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Go to PatreonEoin gets cheered on by listeners, but was that positive energy enough for him to break his marathon PB?#eoinyoureamazing #eoinilikeyouandilikeyourstylehttps://t.co/3CxFzmtHA3 pic.twitter.com/BPvhrtYofs
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