Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's podcast, discussing the big transfer news of the week as the Leicester Tigers look to tempt Jack Crowley away from Munster with a lucrative offer.
The pair also look back on the main talking points of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations defeat to France on Saturday, as Les Bleus physically dominated Simon Easterby's side (17:35).
Additionally, we dive into two concerning trends in Ireland's game, with their attack in the opposition 22 (24:40) and their high yellow card tally becoming a real issue (30:30).
Later, the pair are joined by commentator and former Italy international Filippo Fratti (38:30), who discusses how the Italian side have changed under Gonzalo Quesada, as well as talking about the long-term future of rugby in the country.
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