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Former Irish internationals Donncha O’Callaghan and Kevin McLaughlin join host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week.
Donncha and Kevin talk about Ireland’s hugely disappointing defeat to Wales, why the Irish team aren’t scoring tries, the effects of a ‘stinger’ injury, what changes need to be made to stop the English on Saturday and swimming with sharks.
Here’s what on the show.
0:00 – Kev’s experience swimming with sharks and Donncha’s fear of that stuff
4:28 – Ireland vs Wales Analysis
8:30 – Is Ireland’s attack lacking variety and creativity?
18:00 – Kev explains a ‘stinger’ injury and why Conor Murray wanted to play on
28:45: What’s the deal with Wayne Barnes refereeing Ireland?
31:45 – England’s demolition of Scotland
36:30 – The cocky English mentality
42:12 – Kev on why Peter O’Mahony should start against England
45:30 – The magnitude of Saturday’s game in terms of the Lions
49:50 – Hayley O’Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest betting odds
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