Episode 1702: Ireland-England Six Nations Preview – Ugo Monye And Shane Horgan On England’s Vulnerability, Ireland’s Evolution Not Revolution In Team Selection
Who will be this year’s Shane Horgan? The man who scored iconic tries against England two years in a row previews this year’s meeting between Ireland and the auld enemy, and we’re also joined by British and Irish Lion, and England international, Ugo Monye.
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The condition of both teams at this stage of the season might come as a bit of a surprise, given England were huge pre-tournament favourites, and Ireland might have been expected to chop and change in search of a new identity under Andy Farrell.
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As it is, England are vulnerable – but are Ireland in a position to capitalise?
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Plus there’s the hurt arena, 17-year old Owen Farrell speaks, and Murph looks ahead with barely concealed anticipation to the Lions Tour 2021.
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