Episode 1389: Let’s Get Physical, Depth Is Relative, Scottish Sizzle, GAA’s Falling Attendances, Falling Standards, And Rising Ticket Prices
In spite of changes to their second row, back row, centres and back three Ireland have still managed to name a very physical team for their 6 Nations game against Scotland.
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Matt Williams explains why Ireland need to learn to come from behind in games and why a team full of players back from injury (Chris Farrell, Sean O’Brien, Rob Kearney) can be a positive for Ireland.
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Scotland and Lions legend Jim Telfer has overseen some brilliant underdog wins through the years, and he joins us to talk about the most talented and most daring Scotland team since 1999.
Finn Russell bringing that French flair to Murrayfield ????????
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— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 2, 2019
Gregor Townsend has long been known for his bold selection calls, but the Scotland head coach surpassed himself by choosing a starting line-up to face Ireland tomorrow, writes @AlasdairReid3 https://t.co/k6qOrJI5w8
— The Times Scotland (@thetimesscot) February 8, 2019
We ask Mike Quirke how worried we should be about the 23% decrease in gate figures from 2017 to 2018, and to what extent that’s related to the declining quality of the spectacle being provided in Gaelic football.
Diarmo in, Jayo out? https://t.co/4g0OnDGzMN
— The42.ie GAA (@The42GAA) February 8, 2019
Plus there’s Frances Murphy’s TV guide to the weekend (featuring a day-trip to Kilmainham Gaol) Eoin’s dating tips, and some avalanche chat.
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.@JacobSteinberg joins us to talk about the reaction he has faced for his recent reporting on problems of anti-Semitism and racism at West Ham.https://t.co/D7SkZG2ZDs pic.twitter.com/i94KYdzVqi
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With Ringrose, CJ Stander and Dev Toner all out we ask Shane Horgan if the Scotland game is now 50/50, what we’ll learn about Joe after Saturday, and he tells us who he thinks is currently the best Irish fullback
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Go to PatreonEoin is back in the hot-seat after the birth of his son Noah and is back with a ????….
McTepid takes returns!
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