Part 3 of our series of preseason pods turns the spotlight on the boys in blue with a look at our ideal XV as well as how deep the backup goes in each position.  There's also our weekly Front 5 feature having a quick look at some stories from around the ruggersphere.

Our guests…

TOM COLEMAN

https://twitter.com/LeinsterRoyalty

MARK JACKSON

https://twitter.com/hoomanbear

FRONT 5 LINKS

URC plans to bring rugby to Qatar after signing new partnership · The42 - Murray Kinsella

Virimi Vakatawa: French centre not allowed to play in France because of heart condition - BBC Sport

Irish-qualified Oli Jager signs new deal with Crusaders in New Zealand - Pundit Arena  - Eoin Harte

Ireland well beaten by New Zealand in WC 1/4 final (rte.ie)

New Zealand prove too strong for Ireland in Rugby 7s World Cup semi-final - Independent.ie

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