This week on the pod Scotty Stevenson is joined by Northern Hemisphere correspondent Tom Hamilton of ESPNScrum.com. The pair put on their Speedos and dive right into the five pools of the European Champions Cup before the action kicks off this weekend.
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Sign up for freeAndy Farrell's squad announcement hit the high notes for all the right reasons as the tour to Australia fast approaches
With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australia?
The new British and Irish Lions captain will take his earring assuredness to the Wallabies, a distinctive multi-layered modern man.
Why was this botched decision making not reviewed and eliminated in that match?
It honestly looks like the leadership hole left by Johnny Sexton has not been filled by the coaching group.
3 Go to commentsSome years ago, I met Barry Bresniham at a rheumatology meeting. Sadly he passed away of a brain tumor. Barry was a very charming man and we spoke about that 1970 visit. St Brendan’s posted a picture of him on the front door of the school.
I do know about the Irish. I sincerely appreciate and enjoy Mzilikazi here, for example. But you sound like the Aussie fan OJ. Angry and defensive. Be like the Irish I know and not like a sourpuss.
200 Go to commentsBare in mind that in 2001 they played the world champions. 2005 they played the greatest NZ team in the history of the All Blacks. 2009 and 2021 SA were the world champions. And NZ were the world champions in 2017. The only series the Lions have won in recent years was against Australia, who were significantly weaker than the other SH teams.
11 Go to commentsHard to test them when they’re rested the week before or left on the bench, don’t you think?
2 Go to commentsThey are, except when it comes to 10.
Assuming Russell starts as test 10 you have no back up on the pitch. The only option is Kinghorn, but he would need to fill in there during warm up matches which is unlikely.
Only option is Smith in the 23 shirt. This again assumes Kinghorn starting 15. Based on current form that is the case.
Personally I prefer the conventional 5:3 split for the most part.
8 Go to commentsCant say I’ve seen it personally but more than happy to take Simmons reliable word for it! 🤣
127 Go to commentsPeople who only watch highlights
8 Go to commentsKinghorn and Daly are better utility options.
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