Jim and Goodey are BACK for a special midweek episode, previewing the Lions second test on Saturday against the Wallabies in Melbourne and reacting to todays Squad announcement.
The lads also dive into Tuesday's feisty clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV - from Kinghorn’s costly interception to Darcy Graham’s heartbreaking injury. Jim relives Owen Farrell going full bodyguard mode for Darcy, Goodey wonders how Charlie Gamble and Salakaia-Loto aren't Wallabies, and both ask: are the Lions showing enough mongrel before the second Test?
Will the Lions finally get that elusive clean sweep or will the Wallabies bounce back? Settle back, enjoy and make sure you're subscribed.
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Episode 44 - First Blood to Lions as Wallabies Flop - Russell Leads, Curry Seethes
This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into a stormy weekend of rugby. They break down the Lions 27–19 bashing against a very average Wallabies team in Brisbane, questioning the Aussie preparation, selections, and desire. We also look at some big performances from Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry and whether Farrell might look to make some changes as they expect a big backlash in Melbourne. The lads react to the Lions' midweek team to face the First Nations & Pasifika XV, and speculate on squad rotation ahead of the second test. Elsewhere, England extend their win streak to seven after battering the USA 40–5 in a delayed, beer-fuelled and stormy Washington D.C. Wales finally appoint Steve Tandy as head coach, and the Springboks, All Blacks, and Gregor Brown all make headlines. Plus, your last chance to win a VIP watch along with Lawrence Dallaglio and details on an upcoming live show in Sydney with Alun Wyn Jones.
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Lions Test Team SPECIAL & Match Preview with Jim and Jackman
It's on! The teams are announced and we are pumped. In this special midweek episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim is joined by pundit of the year Bernard Jackman to react to Andy Farrell’s first British & Irish Lions Test squad, from big selection calls in the back row to bold calls on the bench, the lads dissect the team. They break down the leadership calls, the impact of key injuries, and whether Farrell has played it safe or gone bold for the opener and what to expect from a massive first Test. This should get you fired up for the highlight of the year!
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Episode 43 - Lions Test Week, Wales Snap the Streak & England Whitewash the Pumas
Join the lads as they discuss the final Lions warm up match against an underwhelming AU NZ invitational side and prep for the big one - the first Test in Brisbane. After 644 LONG days, Wales finally got a win against Eddie Jones' Japan and England's young guns do an impressive double down in Argentina.
We also look at Rassies latest bit of... innovation, a double Ravo's arm for Ireland and what went wrong for Scotland in Suva so settle back, enjoy and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify.
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Lions Test XV Taking Shape - Post Match Reaction with Goodey & Bigs
We check in with Bigs from Canberra after another Lions Tour win against a tough Brumbies side. Goodey and Bigs give their take on the overall performance, some highlights and areas of concern, who stood out, an injury update, and how the match has potentially shaped the starting XV for the first test. Bigs also gives us the latest from his blossoming relationship on comms with Rog, and some behind-the-scenes chat from Lions camp, including who the coaches have been most impressed with and now looks like a potential test starter.
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