Show Notes
Saracens, England and Lions legend Elliot Daly joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation that's as entertaining off the field as he is on it. From his infamous first day at Wasps in full school uniform (briefcase very much denied), to three Lions tours, a siege-gun boot, and mentoring the next generation of English talent, Daly proves he's as sharp in the studio as he is at fullback. The lads also look ahead to a crunch Premiership clash with Exeter, dissect Mark McCall's coaching genius, and assess whether England's talented young squad can peak at the 2027 World Cup.
00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres
00:46 🏏 Cricket Chat
05:07 💼 Briefcase Banter
07:17 🐝 First Day as a Wasp
15:20 🌍 Barbarians Tour Chaos
19:55 🩺 Surgery, Rehab & Recovery Timeline
22:36 🎙️ Mark McCall: Lessons from the Top
35:42 🧠 Eddie Jones’ Best Advice
41:47 ⭐ Noah Caluori
48:39 🏟️ Exeter Away
52:58 🔀 Position Preferences:
58:59 🦵 The Siege Gun Boot & Monster Kicks
01:03:05 🦁 Lions Tours & Surprise Selection Calls
01:11:00 💪 Grip Strength Challenge Showdown
🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/
🚶♂️Lewis Moody Fundraiser Walk https://lewismndwalk.co.uk
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