Talking Rugby Episode 31 - including phatpiggins, deDoc, an exile and an English fan

thomond2006

http://theworldstalking.com/2012/03/14/talking-rugby-episode-31-stephen-ferris-like-an-nfl-linebacker/

The final week of the Six Nations is fast approaching and Talking Rugby comprehensively previews the fixtures to come. We also look back on the games of last weekend, with England's surprise win in Paris the big talking point.

Joining the everpresent Dave O'Grady are Pedro and Doc from Ireland, Irish Exile Michael in London and proud Englishman Mike from Durham.

PART 1: SIX NATIONS WEEK 4 REVIEW

00:00 - England destroyed France's championship hopes with a strong display in Paris, with France's lethargic performance that puts pressure on new coach Philippe Saint-Andre. Mike was delighted with England's display and has plenty to say regarding Stuart Lancaster as the potential permanent England head coach.

12:40 - Ireland scored some good tries and were very clinical to put away Scotland but the Scots were at sea in defence in what was their worst performance this year. We look in depth at Tommy Bowe's disallowed try.

30:40 - Wales got past Italy unscathed but it wasn't a vintage win. Wales completely dominated the game but Italy as usual managed to frustrate their opponents.

PART 2: SIX NATIONS WEEK 5 PREVIEW

41:15 - Once again it's a Wooden Spoon showdown between Italy and Scotland this year. After Scotland's dire display in Dublin last weekend, the consensus is Italy should do the job.

46:30 - Wales will be vying for a third Grand Slam in 7 years when they host the unpredictable France in Cardiff. Can France recover to put it up to a confident Wales?

53:40 - The final game of the weekend sees Ireland travelling to rivals England in London. The Six Nations has seen an England resurgence since the dark days of the World Cup while Ireland have been improving week on week in this championship.

PART 3: OTHER BUSINESS!

1:02:30 - Pedro bemoans Munster's shock defeat at Aironi in the Pro12, while the new Ulster coach Mark Anscombe and the current news in English rugby get a mention.

1:13:20 - A quick mention from Doc on who should be the Six Nations Player of the Championship and also the coaching changes in Scotland, which has left our panel less than impressed.

1:17:10 - Bet of the Week!


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Cheers!

thomond2006

Also, I'm hoping to organise another Munster vs Leinster special in two weeks, should be fun!

PhatPiggins

thomond2006 wrote: »

Also, I'm hoping to organise another Munster vs Leinster special in two weeks, should be fun!

There'll be a lot of 'beep' 'beep' beep' editing for Dave :pac:

thomond2006

If there's any Leinster fans out there that want to come on for that show, give us a shout!

It was a lot of fun last time, I successfully trolled GerM on the last one.

irishbucsfan

I'll give her a listen on the way home from the under 20s match tonight

GerM

thomond2006 wrote: »

If there's any Leinster fans out there that want to come on for that show, give us a shout!

It was a lot of fun last time, I successfully trolled GerM on the last one.

Blindsided! :pac:

PhatPiggins

As per Doc's tip, one of the bets of the week is Ireland U20 +18

4PP

PhatPiggins wrote: »

As per Doc's tip, one of the bets of the week is Ireland U20 +18

It comes in, 20-9 ft

duckysauce

4PP wrote: »

It comes in, 20-9 ft

pretty solid on the bets lately lads keep it going

thomond2006

Next week we will be reviewing the Six Nations as a whole, any suggestions for this? Along with XV of the tournament, best moment/try, best player etc.

Also we are averaging at least 400 plays/downloads a show before the next one is released (at least 400 plays/downloads after 7/9 days), so thanks for the support.

PhatPiggins

duckysauce wrote: »

pretty solid on the bets lately lads keep it going

Italy +4, Wales - 4 and the U20's +18 all with something to spare. Softens the hiding we took from England some what.