Show Notes
Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined in the studio by life-long Harlequins’ fan and Michelin star chef, Michel Roux Jr. Michel chats about his experiences at The Stoop, who he supports when it comes to ‘Le Crunch’ and what meal he thinks epitomises the game of rugby. He also reveals how running transformed his mental health and why it’s now time to close the doors on his world famous, family restaurant, Le Gavroche. Plus Lawrence and Michel go head-to-head in a food vs rugby quick fire quiz and hatch a plan for a new TV show. The team are also joined by the Evening Standard’s rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they look ahead to the weekend’s Premiership action and discuss what plans could be put in place to stem the flow of top tier England players heading abroad to play club rugby.
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