In Paris with Fin Smith & Scotland's Dublin showdown
Rugby Union Weekly
BBC
4.6 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 13 March 2026
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
It’s our big Super Saturday preview as Chris arrives in Paris and we link up with the BBC Scotland pod team of Tom English and Andy Burke who have made it to Dublin. Darcy Graham’s comments about Ireland being ‘there for the taking’ have caused a stir. Is this a sign Scotland believe they can finally end their long wait for victory over Ireland? How will they cope without the talismanic Gregor Brown? Is Finn Russell about to cement his legacy as one of Scotland’s greatest players by delivering a Triple Crown or even a Six Nations title? England fly-half Fin Smith gives an honest assessment of England’s struggles and how the adversity has has impacted. He also addresses the exchange with captain Maro Itoje in Rome and what the mindset needs to be heading into the Stade de France this weekend. We also grab a word with Ashy who explains the difference between a Steve Borthwick gameplan and framework and what you need to beat France in Paris.
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| 0:41.1 | Rugby Union Weekly, Thursday evening, Paris. |
| 0:45.0 | A matter of hours, well, a few more than a matter of hours, some hours away from what should be a sensational super Saturday in the 2026 men's six nations. |
| 0:54.8 | Ireland against Scotland, Wales against Italy and France against England. |
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| 1:01.0 | I'm standing in the shadow of the Stade de France in Santany north of Paris. |
| 1:06.0 | Coming up on the pod, Ash's verdict and whether England can upset the odds against the French. |
| 1:11.6 | We're going to hear from Finn Smith. |
| 1:13.6 | Fascinating chat with Finn Smith on the way. |
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