Andy and Adam reflect on the opening salvos in the Guinness Six Nations and what's in store for R11 of the Guinness PRO14 this weekend.

Mark Palmer of the Sunday Times tells us about Finn Russell's mood after their recent one to one interview about his Scotland absence, Simon Thomas of WalesOnline has reasons to be optimistic about Wales - and Dragons - while Rassie Erasmus has arrived on Twitter with some very intriguing behind the scenes chats he had with his Springboks. 

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Week one of the 2020 Six Nations is done and dusted and Andy had James Downey with him in studio to discuss what it might tell us about the games to come, and the risk/reward of tackling the latch.

Charlie Morgan (@charliefelix) from the Daily Telegraph dialled in to talk about England's lost power game, and Charlie ran through the ruck numbers to demonstrate just how impressive Gregory Aldritt was for France.

Andy and James were then joined by Ged and Dan from the Attacking Scrum podcast (@AttackingScrum) to talk Falatau, Welsh expectations, and the loss of Shaun Edwards.

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The Guinness Six Nations is right on our doorstep and Andy McGeady is back in action. Simon Gleave of Nielsen Sports breaks down the age and experience information surrounding the Six Nations squads to see who is best placed to succeed.

Mark Palmer of the Sunday Times joins us to break down the Finn Russell situation at Scotland and where they go from here with Adam Hastings and at scrum-half.

Adam and Andy are then joined by JB from the EggChasers podcast in a new segment of ‘Pod Pals’ and he gives us an in-depth behind the headlines look at the salary cap issue with Saracens.

We also point to some top trolling in Rugby League and grab a listener question.

 

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Recorded in Cardiff - Paul Williams and Sean Holley join Adam Redmond to digest the end of the European pool stages, ramifications for Six Nations and what's next for Munster. 

Sean tells a great tale about Dan Biggar, we finally have some disagreements on the podcat after a billion episodes.

Sarries news is updated before fast becoming out of date and we answer listener's questions. 

Oh, it's a big long, but worth it.

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With squads named for the Guinness Six Nations and the final pool stages of Europe to come not to meniton plenty of recruitment news there is no shortage of discussion points on Under The Sticks. Adam Redmond is joined by Ben Coles of the Daily Telegraph to wade through a tasty week of rugby news and action to come. PS Don't worry superfriends, Andy McGeady will be back soon!

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Paul Williams joins Adam Redmond for a thorough deep dive of the week's news, a look back at the Guinness PRO14 weekend and a look ahead to Europe

Sarries, Contract news, injury news

Reasons to be cheerful in Wales

Battle of Conference B

Scottish Rising

Scrum-half schooling

Listener questions

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At the Guinness PRO14 Media Day in Cardiff City Stadium - Andy McGeady and Squidge Rugby met each of the teams...

For Dragons it's Rhodri Williams and Dean Ryan 

Kits, home, away, European and pesky commercial artists!

Ryan wiping the slate clean and surprised at the great resources and talent

Increasing Dragons contingent in Wales team

Making it harder for internationals to return

How do you coach a talent like Taine Basham

Caterpillar rucking

Applying the law of the ruck to attacking players

Squidge’s free advice

World Cup Final funnies

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At the Guinness PRO14 Media Day in Cardiff City Stadium - Andy McGeady and Squidge Rugby met each of the teams...

For Scarlets it's Brad Mooar and Rhys Patchell 

What can Brad Mooar see in the eyes of his players?

Holistic approach to coaching 

Identity 

How to generate penalties 

Guinness PRO14 has the DNA of 'intent to play'

Patchell talks Running Rugby at Scarlets 'win a certain way'

No kicking rules!

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At the Guinness PRO14 Media Day in Cardiff City Stadium - Andy McGeady and Squidge Rugby met each of the teams...

For Ospreys, James Hook and Richie Pugh join the guys to chat:

Tough start to the season

Richie talks first-ever Ospreys game from 2003

Squidge is grilled over his Twitter shot at James

How younger players cope with social media

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With Flight Commander McGeady MIA Adam is joined by Premier Sports duo Lauren Jenkins and Ross Harries. 

Champions Cup re-format?

Rob Howley ban

Mooar to the All Blacks?

Dragons talent

Cockerill

Post pads

TV times

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