The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Alex Payne, James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Greg Laidlaw gather poolside in Brisbane to unpack all the latest from the British & Irish Lions tour. With the first test against Australia fast approaching, the crew dive into warm-up match insights, test selection debates and a potential head to head between one of the world's best Finn Russell and rookie Tom Lynagh.



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00:01:45 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Greig Laidlaw joins GBR

00:16:59  🦁Geography Six Revisited

00:21:40  📝Who is the first name on the Lions team sheet?

00:29:14  👶Inexperienced Aussies

00:22:19 💥 Centres of Attention

00:41:12 👀 Surprise Lions picks

00:50:50 💦 Hask makes a splash



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The sea of red has arrived. The British & Irish Lions rain down tries with a brutal 0-48 victory against the Invitational AUNZ. Join Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby.



"Simmo" and Hask dive into the details of this powerhouse performance, debating Jac Morgan’s muscle, Ben White’s showmanship, the team’s renewed cohesion and predictions of the Lions first Test XV. How’s your pulse Henry? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's last match before the big business: facing the Wallabies.



"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.



The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres



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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

🚀 02:00 - A Scintillating Statement Win

💥 02:50 - Jac Morgan: The DISRUPTER

🎯 04:23 - Collective Class

📦 09:31 - The Total Packed, Delivered By DHL

📝 17:31 - Hask and Simmo’s First Test XV

🛋️ 20:37 - Whose On The Bench?

📈 24:30 - Marginal Gains, Massive Games
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Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell reunite to discuss the latest Lions lineup up against the mighty Invitational AUNZ in Adelaide.


The lads dive into Andy Farrell’s selections, shuffling of the pack and the Lions 24-36 victory over the Brumbies. What’s key to improving the Lions breakdown? Which centre combo will make the first Test? Do the Wallabies have an ambush planned for the Lions? With Fin Smith at 10 and Owen Farrell on the bench, don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up!

"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.

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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres
📏 02:51 - It’s Not About Size: A New Back Row
🪑 03:58 - Owen On The Bench
🎯 08:15 - Test Spots Wide Open?
🃏 06:56 - A Hand Full of 7s? Shuffling The Pack
🔁 11:04 - Lions V Brumbies: Are We Stuck On Repeat?
🤼 15:06 - Get A Grip: The Breakdown
📦 19:46 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL
♟️ 24:50 - 3D Chess Masters
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We’re joined in studio by Jonathan "Fox" Davies, a Lions legend who knows what it takes to win a series. We dissect the "very Test match feel" of the line-up for the Brumbies game and what it tells us about Farrell’s mindset going into the opening test.



We delve into the crucial selection calls in the back row and centres, with Foxy offering fascinating insights from his own tours—including the infamous 2013 Brian O'Driscoll decision that placed him at the heart of one of the Lions' most controversial moments.



And with Test week fast approaching, we reveal the ultimate first test week prep – what the pros really do. Foxy pulls back the curtain on how elite players gear up for the biggest stage.



Plus, we recap England’s impressive win in Argentina—is the best English fly-half currently playing there?



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00:04:10 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Shock Argentina

00:06:25 🧠 Is England’s Best Fly-Half Playing in ARGENTINA?!

00:12:59 🐉 "Foxy" Unleashes Truth on Wales

00:20:22 🦁 Is THIS the Lions Test Team We’ve Been Waiting For?

00:22:19 💥 The Back Row Debate 

00:34:24 🎯 Simon Easterby’s Quiet Power

00:43:04 💪 The Ultimate First Test Week Prep – What the Pros REALLY Do

00:45:04 ⏰ What Top Players Do in the FINAL 24 Hours Before Kickoff

00:50:29 ❌ Brian O’Driscoll… DROPPED. Foxy’s side of the story.

00:56:18 🔵 Is Leinster Cohesion The Lions Winning Formula?

00:59:26 🏉 That Try Against the All Blacks 

01:08:25 🇦🇺 Australia v Fiji re-cap



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The British & Irish Lions survive Sydney with a slippery win against NSW Waratahs 10-21. Join Graham Simmons and former 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby.



"Simmo" and "Foxy" reflect on a rough game, reacting to the Lions helter-skelter handling, striding set-piece, the Waratahs jackling prowess and what it’s like to be coached by Andy Farrell. Is this why Owen Farrell’s experience was called upon? Which combos will face the Brumbies next week? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's fourth match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series.



"Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.



The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres



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🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres

🤔 01:51 - Are The Lions Trying Too Hard?

💪 03:57 - Jackling GIANT Gamble

⚠️ 05:01 - Caution Wet Floor

🤯 07:50 - The Positives: Huw Jones is HUNGRY

📞 10:45 - Is This Why Owen Got The Call?

🛠️ 12:30 - How Foxy Would Fix It

🔥 17:30 - The Wallabies Want CHAOS

📦 22:00 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL

🧩 23:10 - Combos To Battle The Brumbies

🏉 26:00 - Life Under Andy Farrell
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