Farrell's First Lions XV

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🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Lions guru Graham Simmons and 2005 Lion Shane Horgan sink their teeth into Andy Farrell's hotly anticipated first British & Irish Lions XV for the 2025 Tour. With Argentina standing in their way in Dublin, the lads dissect the selections, the battle for test spots, and why the Pumas will be flying into this game like players possessed. From Tadhg Furlong's fitness to the emotional weight of pulling on that red jersey, we explore the immense pressure and unique alchemy of the Lions' opening act. Don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era officially begins! "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 00:03:30 🦁 - Farrell's First Lions XV Unveiled 00:04:30 🩺 - Tadhg Furlong's Fitness Under Spotlight 00:10:06 🔥 - Argentina Bring "Players Possessed" Mentality 00:13:38 😨 - Lions Loss in Opening Game: A Potential "Disaster”? 00:15:42 🤝 - Aki and Tuipulotu Partnership 00:21:49 ❤️ - What pulling on the Red Lions Jersey Means 00:25:06 ⏱️ - Immense Pressure in Limited Game Time 00:32:03 📣 - Dublin Ready to Roar #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	So welcome to the quick tap on the good, the bad and the rugby.
0:04.0	I'm Graham Simmons, the obvious I used to be.
0:06.3	And we're here today to have a wee chew over Andy Farrell's first pick and mix of the Lions
0:12.1	2025 tour of Australia, which of course is this Friday.
0:16.0	It's Argentina.
0:17.0	It's in Dublin.
0:18.2	And speaking of Dublin, hands across the ocean. I am delighted to say,
0:21.9	joined today by the 2005 Irish and British line, Shane Hogan, Shaggy. Happy Wednesday. How are you?
0:27.3	Yeah, I'm good. Good to see you, Grave. It's been a while.
0:30.8	It has been a while. I was trying to remember last night when was the last time we shared a
0:35.2	workspace together. And you'll tell me if I'm wrong here.
0:38.0	I thought it was 2018.
0:41.5	Pro 14 final, as was then.
0:43.5	I think it was the Scarlet's in Dublin.
0:45.8	And we all got there too early.
0:47.1	And by we, I mean, Stuart Barnes, Miles Harrison,
0:50.7	Yian Evans, whatever happened to him.
0:53.2	Alexander Payne, whatever happened to him. Alexander Payne, whatever happened to him.
0:55.0	Yes.
0:55.5	I mean, we're loafing in the back of the TV production truck,
0:57.5	trying to come up with a Hollywood leading ladies 15.
1:01.6	Am I hallucinating trend?
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