Show Notes
Joining James Gemmell and Will is England international Joe Marchant who has recently returned back to Harlequins following a stint playing Super Rugby with the Blues in New Zealand.
Our duo also react to last weeks news that the British & Irish Lions tour will be shown live on Sky Sports and the discussion has already been on who should be playing in the first Test and what the backroom staff will look like. Will Warren Gatland go for his tried and tested team, or will he mix it up?
Also on the agenda is Saracens and how they are making the best of their situation. England lock Maro Itoje has become the latest high-profile player to commit his future to the club, following in the footsteps of fellow Rugby World Cup final starters Owen Farrell, Jamie George, Elliot Daly plus Mako and Billy Vunipola.
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