About this episode

The episode discusses Ireland's defeat to New Zealand and the team's future as the World Cup approaches.

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for one final Left Wing of the season as they dissect Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. The lads break down Ireland's shortcomings in Eden Park and discuss the direction of travel with the World Cup looming on the horizon. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Will, Luke

Guest: Jonathan Bradley

Topics covered

• Ireland rugby
• New Zealand defeat
• World Cup outlook
• sports analysis
• team shortcomings

Keywords

• Ireland
• New Zealand
• rugby
• World Cup
• sports analysis
• defeat
• shortcomings

Sponsors

Energia

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ireland, New Zealand

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