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Former Irish internationals Paddy Wallace, Jerry Flannery and Victor Costello join SportsJOE rugby reporter Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week.
In recording the latest episode of #TheHardYards with @andymcgeady and this lad…. @paddywallace12 pic.twitter.com/b2bXZNi0SC
— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) March 5, 2017
Wallace. Flannery and Costello talk about being refereed by Nigel Owens, Conor O’Shea’s alternative tactics, the key man for Wales, the upcoming Ireland v England legends game, Anthony Foley and Paddy chats about that famous Grand Slam decider against the Welsh.
There is also a brilliant anecdote about Wayne Barnes, Prince William and some considerate words from Paul O’Connell.
Here’s what on the show.
1:00 – What it’s like to be refereed by Nigel Owens
4:50 – Alternative tactics, 15 man line-outs and English excuses
15:00 – What is wrong with Wales
20:35: How to stop Rhys Webb
24:16 – Paddy Wallace re-lives that ’09 Grand Slam moment
28:40 – Ireland v Wales prediction
31:52 – Life at Munster without Anthony Foley
45:00 – Guinness Pro12 review
49:50 – Hayley O’Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest betting odds
https://soundcloud.com/thehardyardssportsjoe/episode-5-the-real-nigel-owens-alternative-tactics-ireland-v-wales-and-grand-slam-memories
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