Show Notes
The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are underway, and despite the naysayers there were some cracking fixtures, surprises and the big boys didn't have it their own way.
In a weekend overshadowed by the tragic passing of Hyron Andrews, we reflect on a brave and fitting tribute in La Rochelle, report from Rob's trip to Pau and reflect on an all timer of a Pro D2 experience down in Dax.
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Chapters:
00:15 Entrées: Rob's French Stash Haul
05:10 Tribute to Hyron Andrews
07:30 Champions Cup Round 1: The Big Headlines & Big Issues
15:48 Gloucester vs Union Bordeaux Begles Review
19:06 Rob's Trip to Pau
27:06 Rob's Trip to Pau: Section Paloise vs Leicester Tigers Review
36:22 Bath vs Montpellier Review
40:07 Champions Cup Round 1: Round up
42:07 Toulouse vs Exeter Review
48:46 Challenge Cup Round 1: Round up
52:35 Top 14 Round 7 Preview
55:47 Rob's Trip to Dax
01:00:21 Rob's Trip: Dax vs Montauban Review
01:06:50 Pro D2 Round 7: Round up
01:09:46 Pro D2 Round 8 Preview
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