S4 EP7 - Francisco Isaac: Portugal, Pathways & Pro D2

Journalist Francisco Isaac joins us for this bumper edition of the pod to give the inside line on Franco-Portuguese rugby relations, emerging nations in France and what has caught his eye in the French rugby-sphere this season to date!

We also have a round up of all the Top 14 action including drama in Vannes and Castres, Nationale marches on, and international a Rosbif of the year contender is leading international relations in the Petit-Fours...

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Chapters

00:15 Entrées: Itching in the Kitchen Once Again

03:26 Top 14 Round 5 Review

25:53 Top 14 Round 6 Preview

28:50 Francisco Isaac Interview

- Intro to Fransicso 28:50

- Spotlight on Rodrigo Marta: Top 14 Player of the Month 36:03

- Pathway for Portuguese Players into France 43:58

- Best Talent in Emerging Nations 55:03

- Emerging Nations Chances at 2027 Rugby World Cup 59:10

- Four Nations Alliance 01:05:00

- Pro D2 Season So Far 01:07:47

01:13:47 Pro D2 Round 6 Preview

01:16:27 Nationale Nibbles

01:18:05 Petit-Fours & Digestifs

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