About this episode

The episode discusses Ireland's upcoming rugby match against Australia, team selection, and Leo Cullen's departure from Leinster.

Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey from Sydney ahead of Ireland's first Nations Championship game against Australia. The lads discuss the big team selection talking points, assess where Ireland are at ahead of their three-match tour and also weigh in on Leo Cullen's long goodbye from Leinster. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Will, Luke

Guest: Cian Tracey

Topics covered

• Ireland rugby
• Nations Championship
• team selection
• Leo Cullen
• tour preparation

Keywords

• Ireland
• rugby
• Nations Championship
• Leo Cullen
• Cian Tracey
• Australia
• team selection

Sponsors

Energia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Independent, Leinster

Places: Ireland, Australia

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