Episode 2725: Missing Out On World Cups, PEDs In Rugby, Second Captains In Swiftcare, Blistering Bol

Another day, another Second Captains presenter making their way to a swiftcare clinic – this time it’s brave Ciaran Murphy. What’s the prognosis, soldier?

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There were no surprises in Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad, but Cian Healy’s omission is a blow to their chances. We talk to Andrew Trimble about the time he missed out on the 2015 RWC, how to play Joe Schmidt, the team’s patchy form in the warm-ups, and, after two positive doping tests over the weekend, whether he thinks rugby has a potentially huge issue with performance-enhancing drugs.

Plus there’s Femke Bol’s redemption and fans with typewriters.

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