For the week that’s in it, we’ve brought you a fantastic show…
We talk Ireland v France, what the hell is going on with French rugby, upheaval, French debutant 19-year-old Matthieu Jalibert, Ireland expecting to win and a whole lot more on The Hard Yards.
In a packed show, host Andy McGeady and SportsJOE reporter Pat McCarry are joined by James Downey and Mike Prendergast and there’s also words from Will Greenwood and Garry Ringrose.
2.20 – Les Kiss
5.20 – Difference in coaching and Director of Rugby
6.15 – What the hell is going on in French rugby?
7.50 – Bonnaire’s first coaching gig and some bizarre appointments
9.40 – Jacques Brunel not a hands on coach, with inexperienced coaches
10.40 – 19-year-old French fly-half Matthieu Jalibert
12.30 – No expectations which is why they’re dangerous
13.30 – What we can expect from Jalibert
14.10 – Joe Schmidt’s plan and how Ireland will target Jalibert
15.00 – Playing France in Paris
17.25 – Irish form
18.00 – Ireland in a great place, the tournament is set up for them
24.00 – Will Greenwood on Ireland’s chances
25.30 – Greenwood on Bundee Aki
27.40 – Who he’s looking forward to seeing in the Six Nations
31.20 – Garry Ringrose interview
43.00 – The last of the match preview competitions
44.40 – The cleverness of Ruan Pienaar
48.00 – Throwing young players in at the deep end
50.30 – Young players to look out for
53/40 – Andy’s uncommon love for Huw Jones
