As Andy Farrell names his XV to play France Hugh Cahill is joined in studio by Bernard Jackman, with Neil Treacy dialling in from Paris.
The lads react to the Ireland head coach's personnel choices, as Cian Prendergast and Jacob Stockdale are rewarded for their recent form with starting positions for Thursday's Six Nations opener against France (01:00).
The younger Prendergast brother, Sam, gets the nod at out-half. It's no real surprise, even if his defence remains a talking point (08:30) - particularly given France's lightning quick back three (15:25).
With the team and matchday squad now named, focus must turn to Ireland's discipline (21:30) and how they can remain on the right side of the officials in the Stade de France.
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