Chris is joined by a VIP guest on this episode of the pod – Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, ahead of arguably the biggest game of the weekend – Ireland against Scotland. The pair chat about his team selection and how his players have what it takes to beat this Irish side.

Continuing with the Celtic theme the episode wouldn’t be complete without Tom English who pops up on the pod from Paris alongside BBC Scotland’s Andy Burke. The pair divulge on their time deep inside the Scotland camp and give their take on the sides strengths and weaknesses – and we couldn’t let Tom go without getting his unique insight into the Ireland team too.

Timecodes:

01:15 – Townsend on always expecting it to come down to this game

01:35 – Team selection

08:50 – On this being the peak of Townsend’s project with Scotland

12:00 – Reflecting on the mood/comments coming out of the Scotland camp

24’00 – Ireland’s team selection