Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTE Rugby podcast as we recap the big talking points of the week in Irish rugby.
The main discussion this week is around Simon Easterby's first Guinness Six Nations quad as interim Ireland head coach, which sees Jack Boyle brought in as the only uncapped player, while we look at the age profile of the Irish squad and some of those who may have been unlucky to miss out.
We look at how Munster ground out a nail-biting Champions Cup win against Saracens (24:10) last Saturday which leaves them well placed heading into this weekend's final pool game against Northampton Saints.
Bernard also gives his take on the new laws that have been introduced this month (32:43), after Munster captain Tadhg Beirne was critical of them.
We look at how Leinster edged past La Rochelle with another defensive masterclass (39:30), and discuss the form of Ryan Baird heading towards the Six Nations (50:00).
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