George Ford and a Wise Man

Rugby Union Weekly

BBC

Sports, Sports News, News, Rugby

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Chris and Ashy are back to preview round two of the Champions Cup and we find out what role Ashy's son is playing in his Christmas nativity. George Ford is on the pod ahead of Sale's big clash against Racing 92 on Friday. He also reflects on England's autumn and that drop goal against New Zealand. Could a dramatic schedule change reignite interest in the Champions Cup? And what are the big clashes to look forward to this weekend?

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Andrew Hunter Murray, host of The Naked Week, a brand new comedy where you'll
0:06.5	probably find this kind of thing.
0:08.2	Nigel Farage, got into a punch-up with a wumble.
0:10.1	On the moon.
0:10.8	Don't be ridiculous, Duncan, there are no wumbles on the moon.
0:13.4	And this sort of thing.
0:14.6	You, Les, it's made Sadiq Khan, London's most unpopular mayor since Dick Whittington
0:18.7	charged his cat 12 quid to enter its own litter tray.
0:22.7	So join me as we go behind the headlines with unexpected guests and much satirical silliness.
0:27.9	The Naked Week. Listen on BBC Sounds.
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0:35.7	Five Lives, Rugby Union Weekly.
0:41.3	Right, Rugby Union Weekly, midweek episode.
0:44.1	Round two of the Champions Cup is on the way.
0:47.0	Our big guest today, the England fly half George Ford.
0:50.8	We've got an in-depth chat with Ford coming up as he reflects on England's autumn.
0:55.0	That missed drop goal, the reaction of the Twickenham crowd, how he's got plenty more left in the tank,
1:00.0	and his excitement at the visit of Rassing 92 on Friday, a game which we have live on 5 live.
1:08.5	Ashy is here, and you were going to be with us at the game on Friday, Ashie, but not to be.
1:14.2	Yeah.
1:15.1	Firstly.
1:15.7	His family matters take priority.
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