Episode 2034: Conan The Bolter, Sexton Misses Out, Scots Go Whole Hogg
A couple of months ago Jack Conan was third choice number 8 in Ireland and on a slow path back from two years of injuries. He returned against Italy, won three games in a row with Ireland, created one and scored one try against England, is first choice again and is now on a Lions tour. We talk to him about getting the news, about his rapid return to form, what makes him tick and where Leinster and Ireland need to improve.
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Some incredible stories in that Irish Lions contingent. Jack Conan out for a year with injury, Tadhg Beirne’s journey from Leinster rejection via Wales into the squad. Bundee Aki’s big move to Connacht. Andrew Porter only became a tighthead four years ago
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We discuss the treachery and back-door dealings of Scotland’s wily old fox Stuart Hogg, why James Ryan and Johnny Sexton missed out, and there’s the welcome return of 3 hurling games on a Sunday afternoon in Frances Murphy’s TV Guide.
Johnny Sexton is a superb player and is right to feel unlucky to miss out, but the maverick genius Finn Russell can be the Lions’ ace in the hole against the Springboks’ power game | @SBarnesRugby https://t.co/7dnaQDDzPS
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Plus we offer Ken some TMZ-style content to get him interested in rugby.
‘We didn’t have confidence Johnny could get through a tough, physical tour’ – Warren Gatland gives verdict on Sexton’s Lions omissionhttps://t.co/3JW5fLMxqO
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