Episode 18 - Are the Lions going to get destroyed in New Zealand?

Episode 18 - Are the Lions going to get destroyed in New Zealand?

By JOE

Kevin McLaughlin and New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.1:23 - The daunting schedule ahead of the British & Irish Lions3:19 - Gregor Paul from the NZ Herald on the view from New Zealand6:22 - Are the current NZ side better than the 2005 side that beat the Lions?8:50 - What needs to happen for the Lions to win this series?13:17 - Are the franchises and the All Blacks in this together, do they want to send the Lions home with nothing?17:00 - How is Warren Gatland's style of play rated in New Zealand?19:00 - A prediction for the Lions opening game with Provincial Barbarians this weekend21:10 - The boys talk about ROG's first few days with the Irish squad in Carton House23:15 - The reason Joe Schmidt appointed Rhys Ruddock as Ireland captain for the summer tests25:00 - The guys discuss the hype around Scarlets style of rugby27:45 - Would Kev have liked to play the way the current Scarlets team play?32:00 - The Leinster players that had the licence to take risks in open play during Joe Schmidt's time in charge35:00 - The difference between playing league rugby and knockout cup rugby36:20 - Did the IRFU handle the Tadgh McElroy situation properly?37:30 - A chat about Gareth Steenson, Ian Whitten and Tadhg Beirne's success with Exeter and Scarlets41:34 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us a comprehensive betting guide for the Lions tour

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