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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 49 MIN

DEBATE: Lions Squad Picks, Henry Pollock Hype & Red Cards RUINING Test Matches?

from The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand · host Folding Pocket

Rugby legends Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe to cover the Lions squad announcement. The lads discus Maro Itoji as the captaincy choice and the importance of team combinations. Is Henry Pollock over hyped, or could he be a go to key player for coach Andy Farrell? Marshy gets fired up with World Rugby's lack of law changes, and Jeremy Paul reminisces about a fight he was involved with against Ireland. 00:00 Introduction and Banter Among Legends 02:59 Financial Challenges in Rugby Australia05:52The Anzac Test Proposal 08:54 Inspiring Stories from Rugby History 12:09 British and Irish Lions Squad Discussion 14:54 Captaincy and Team Dynamics 18:02 Combining Styles and Strategies in Rugby 21:01 The Importance of Goal Kicking in Rugby 24:25 Strategic Player Selection and Injuries 27:18 Emerging Talents: The Case of Henry Pollock 30:34 The Impact of Law Changes on the Game 36:10 Red Card Controversies and Game Spectacle 43:50 Fight: Jeremy Paul's involvement in the Trevor Brennan v Toutai Kefu fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby legends Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe to cover the Lions squad announcement. The lads discus Maro Itoji as the captaincy choice and the importance of team combinations. Is Henry Pollock over hyped, or could he be a go to key player for coach Andy Farrell? Marshy gets fired up with World Rugby's lack of law changes, and Jeremy Paul reminisces about a fight he was involved with against Ireland. 00:00 Introduction and Banter Among Legends 02:59 Financial Challenges in Rugby Australia05:52The Anzac Test Proposal 08:54 Inspiring Stories from Rugby History 12:09 British and Irish Lions Squad Discussion 14:54 Captaincy and Team Dynamics 18:02 Combining Styles and Strategies in Rugby 21:01 The Importance of Goal Kicking in Rugby 24:25 Strategic Player Selection and Injuries 27:18 Emerging Talents: The Case of Henry Pollock 30:34 The Impact of Law Changes on the Game 36:10 Red Card Controversies and Game Spectacle 43:50 Fight: Jeremy Paul's involvement in the Trevor Brennan v Toutai Kefu fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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