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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 43 MIN

Two Lions on the pod: Fin Smith staying at Saints & Tommy Freeman’s positional switch.

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Ahead of 'Derby Weekend' in the Gallagher PREM, Will Kelleher heads to the midlands to chat to Northampton Saints. He speaks with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, plus two of the clubs British & Irish Lions in Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman. Fin explains that wanting to earn more caps for England was a big motivation for signing a contract extension, despite the lure of R360. And find out why he was disappointed with his performances on the Lions tour. Tommy Freeman brings up his 100th Saints appearance on the weekend so he reflects on the journey to this point and discusses what the future might hold. Will he be a 13 going forward?Plus, Phil Dowson looks ahead to a big East Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Two Lions on the pod: Fin Smith staying at Saints & Tommy Freeman’s positional switch.

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Ahead of 'Derby Weekend' in the Gallagher PREM, Will Kelleher heads to the midlands to chat to Northampton Saints. He speaks with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, plus two of the clubs British & Irish Lions in Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman. Fin explains...

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