The Shaun Edwards Special - The Toughest Coach in Rugby

The Rugby Pod

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Rugby, Comedy, Sports

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🗓️ 29 January 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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This week on The Rugby Pod, we’ve got a very special guest – we're joined by one of the most decorated and toughest coaches in either code of rugby, the legendary Shaun Edwards OBE. From his Wales Grand Slam-winning years to building France’s defensive juggernaut, Shaun gives us an insight into what makes him one of the sharpest minds in the game. Dan Biggar gets stuck in with his old coach, reminiscing about their first meeting in Wales camp, Shaun’s no-nonsense approach, and his famous defence from his 12 years with Wales. The lads also dive into his move to France, the World Cup heartbreak, and what’s next for Les Bleus heading into the Six Nations. Plus, we get Shaun’s take on Antoine Dupont, his coaching philosophy, and whether he fancies another shot at international head coaching… or even a return to the British & Irish Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:40.0	Hello and welcome back to the rugby pod.
0:42.3	Got something a bit special for you this week, haven't we, Biggs?
0:44.0	We have indeed, producer Rob.
0:48.7	We're joined by one of the most decorated coaches and players from either code of rugby.
0:53.8	Former Wales and current France defence coach, my old mate, Sean Edwards, OBE, which is important to say, he'll enjoy that.
0:56.2	Joins us. Looking forward to very much chatting to him. Yeah, I'm excited for this one, mate.
1:01.4	So settle back, enjoy, and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. When did you first meet Sean then, Biggs?
1:07.6	Well, my first, well, 2008 was my first campaign.
1:11.5	The autumn of 2008, we played the Big Three, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand.
1:17.2	And there was a game, Canada was my debut, when I first met Sean.
1:22.3	And it was kind of like, I remember going into camp.
1:25.9	First of all, I had a row of the team manager,
1:28.0	Alan Phillips, because I wore flip-flops into camp on my first day, apparently. And apparently
1:32.7	that was a thing. Alan Phillips, who recently has just been awarded an MBE for services to rugby.
1:38.1	But I had a row of him, so I didn't get off to the best of starts. And then you just sort of go
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