What is the greatest moment in a Lions Test? Matt Dawson and Jamie Roberts join Chris to rank those iconic moments that every Lions fan will remember. Is Jeremy Guscott’s drop goal better than JPR Williams’? Which player had the howler of all howlers? And Chris tries his hand at recreating one of the all time great sporting speeches.
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Lions thrash Western Force but Williams injured
Ugo Monye & correspondent Chris Jones reflect on The British and Irish Lions eight-try win over Western Force in the first game of their tour on Australian soil. Plus BBC Sport reporter Lauren Jenkins joins the pod live from Perth.00:30 What grade would you give it?
04:05 Initial thoughts on Tomos Williams’ injury
06:15 Lions ‘scruffy but clinical’
09:10 How do Lions find the synergy?
13:20 Who should start at 9 and 10?
17:10 Lauren Jenkins joins the pod from Perth
22:35 Ugo’s team for Wednesday vs Reds
24:20 How is Lauren managing the jet lag?
26:05 Chris isn’t happy with Ugo’s team
32:55 Which players have put a foot forward?
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Lions Icons - The Nations Pod Debrief
Chris, Tom and Gareth share their thoughts on the Lions Top 10 episode about icons. Were there any glaring omissions? Was it right that Brian O'Driscoll missed out? The guys have plenty to say, and share their thoughts on next week’s ranking of the greatest Lions moments.
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Lions team for Western Force announced
Our Nations pod team of Chris Jones, Gareth Rhys Owen and a much-delayed Tom English discuss the Lions side to face the Western Force and ideas for future Lions tours.
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Borthwick on England, The Lions and Owen Farrell
Was Owen Farrell ever in contention for England’s summer tour to Argentina and the US? England head coach Steve Borthwick joins Chris and Danny to reveal all, and to outline what he expects from his young squad over the coming weeks. He also shares his memories of the British and Irish Lions from watching them as a kid to being part of the coaching staff in 2017. And Danny picks out a couple of England players he thinks could make an impact on tour.
Ugo Monye, Chris Jones, Danny Care and Chris Ashton bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in rugby union.We'd love to hear from you on the pod; email [email protected] or search for 5 Live Sport on social media to send us a message.
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