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Rugby’s stylistic direction of travel - is it for the best?

Rugby

Rugby’s stylistic direction of travel - is it for the best?

The Counter Ruck›
Dec 12, 202536:22

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Episode Notes

With Leinster and Leicester squaring off in Europe this week, Jimmy Gopperth - a former outhalf for both sides - joins ex-teammate Gordon D’Arcy and Nathan Johns. We look back at an interesting time in Leinster’s history, the years when they were coached by Matt O’Connor. We also chat about Irish rugby’s tactical evolution in the last 10 years, as well as the direction of travel of the sport more generally, given Gop

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