About this episode
The episode reviews recent Gallagher Premiership matches and discusses Geoff Parling's altercation with TNT, exploring themes of tradition versus modernity in rugby.
Following a trio of showpiece matches at big stadiums in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie are back in studio to review the action. They discuss Geoff Parling's fiery altercation with broadcaster TNT before Gloucester vs Leicester and ask was the head coach right or wrong? And, does it summarise rugby's battle between traditionalists and those trying to modernise the game? They also ask whether neutral semi-finals would be a good thing or damaging to the jeopardy in the season. Castres tight-head prop, and Times columnist, Will Collier joins the boys to look ahead to the Champions Cup last-16. How important is an away win this weekend for the competition? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alfie, Will, Charlie
Guest: Will Collier
Topics covered
- rugby
- Gallagher Premiership
- Champions Cup
- traditionalism vs modernism
- semi-finals
- coaching controversies
Keywords
- Geoff Parling
- TNT
- Gallagher Premiership
- Champions Cup
- Will Collier
- rugby controversy
- semi-finals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TNT, Gallagher Prem, Champions Cup, Gloucester, Leicester
Places: Castres
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