George Ford special

Rugby Union Weekly

BBC

Sports, Sports News, News, Rugby

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

As England look to seal a series whitewash in Argentina, Chris chats to their latest centurion. George Ford reflects on a special day for him and the team last weekend and discusses how England are determined to back it up this Saturday. Ford also opens up on the disappointment of Lions selection and how he has dealt with setbacks over the course of his stellar career. And with Owen Farrell back available, have England ever had better options at number 10?

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0:00.0	Catch the summer of cricket on BBC Sounds.
0:04.4	That's shot and that's a massive blow.
0:06.4	Unbelievable.
0:07.6	With commentary on five sports extra.
0:09.9	Balls in!
0:11.1	Bales go flying!
0:12.9	Reactions from the Test Match Special podcast.
0:15.5	They have so much spirit.
0:16.9	They've had a tremendous day's play.
0:18.4	And the funny side with Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson on tail enders.
0:23.9	Jimmy, are you having a blast in the blast? We're having a blast watching the blast.
0:27.8	It's been a blast, yeah.
0:30.2	Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:34.1	BBC Sounds, music, Radio, Podcasts.
0:38.2	Five Lives, Rugby Union Weekly.
0:42.8	Hello, Rugby and Weekly Friday.
0:44.7	Loads of Lions chat already this week.
0:46.4	Loads of Lions chat to come after the game on Saturday.
0:49.5	We're on the whistle.
0:50.5	And next week, we're on the ground in Brisbane,
0:52.8	building up to the first test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
0:57.6	But today we're going to take a look at England with a special guest from the England camp.
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