Episode 2573: Artful Italians, 18 Phases And The Truth, Scots Come Close, Full Swing And A Miss

Ireland’s season, and all the good vibes surrounding this team, hung in the balance for long periods of the second half in Rome, but a brilliant 18-phase try, finished by Mack Hansen, won the game and kept the Slam dream alive.

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We discuss Six Nations 7’s rugby, Ireland’s new midfield, Hugo Keenan’s metres, Italy’s brilliant attack, Scotland’s failed comeback in Paris, Welsh gardening and anthem skulduggery.

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And we digest listener feedback on our Full Swing episode, which was…. mixed.

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