Episode 18 - Are the Lions going to get destroyed in New Zealand?

Kevin McLaughlin and New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.1:23 - The daunting schedule ahead of the British & Irish Lions3:19 - Gregor Paul from the NZ Herald on the view from New Zealand6:22 - Are the current NZ side better than the 2005 side that beat the Lions?8:50 - What needs to happen for the Lions to win this series?13:17 - Are the franchises and the All Blacks in this together, do they want to send the Lions home with nothing?17:00 - How is Warren Gatland's style of play rated in New Zealand?19:00 - A prediction for the Lions opening game with Provincial Barbarians this weekend21:10 - The boys talk about ROG's first few days with the Irish squad in Carton House23:15 - The reason Joe Schmidt appointed Rhys Ruddock as Ireland captain for the summer tests25:00 - The guys discuss the hype around Scarlets style of rugby27:45 - Would Kev have liked to play the way the current Scarlets team play?32:00 - The Leinster players that had the licence to take risks in open play during Joe Schmidt's time in charge35:00 - The difference between playing league rugby and knockout cup rugby36:20 - Did the IRFU handle the Tadgh McElroy situation properly?37:30 - A chat about Gareth Steenson, Ian Whitten and Tadhg Beirne's success with Exeter and Scarlets41:34 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us a comprehensive betting guide for the Lions tour

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