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The 42 Rugby Weekly
The Explainer
20 Feb 2020
Predictions for Twickenham, and does 'the media' have too much of an influence on this Irish team?
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Andy Dunne and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to tee you up for Sunday's big one. The lads try to figure out where the winning and losing of the game will be, field a The42 member's question as to what extent the media plays a role in Ireland's performance, and Andy explains why Henry Tuilagi haunts his dreams at night. - Murray and Andy's confidence levels (1:43)- How to stop Manu Tuilagi, and why Henry haunts Andy's dreams (12:20)- Where England will look to exploit Ireland (17:55)- Who has the upper hand in the set piece? (22:55)- The verdict on Tom Curry (27:13)- Ireland's philosophy shift at the breakdown (33:50)- The media's influence, or lack thereof, on Ireland's players (39:43)- Why is Stuart McCall never in the frame for other big jobs? (52:15)- England-Ireland predictions (58:05)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly.