Show Notes
We are joined by analyst and author of 'Attacking The Space' Sam Larner, to get an expert view on the finer points of French rugby, discussing everything from France's contestable kicking game, to back row balance and favourite spots to take in Pro D2 alongside some heavy liquor! Rob gives us his recommendations for Lille, the Top 14 returns, and why high end kitchen gear might be flying off the shelves in La Rochelle.
You can get more from Sam Larner by
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- Following him on X: @SamLStandsUp
- Reading his new book, Attacking the Space: https://geni.us/AttackingTheSpace
Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel:
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OR
Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App!
00:15 Entrées: Successful Return from Lille
01:20 Sam Larner Interview
- 02:12 Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution
- 04:55 France v Italy Review
- 23:33 Sam Larner's Love of Pro D2
- 34:47 Dax Deep Dive: Tactical Quirks of Pro D2
- 38:23 Sam's Pro D2 Players to Watch
- 41:40 Team Selections in Pro D2
- 42:54 Sam's French Rugby Trip Recommendations
- 46:19 Where to Find Sam Larner
47:15 Trip Recommendations: Lille
51:50 Top 14 Round 18 Preview
58:29 Pro D2 Round 21 Review & Pro D2 Round 22 Preview
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