Episode 27: Finn de Siècle

Round 3 of the Interpros is done, and Munster are into the final. Caolán Scully joins Ailbhe and Cian again — this week in blue, which he insists is also not a declaration of allegiance.

We start with the newly announced WXV training squad. Seven new caps, some big decisions still to be made, and a proper debate about who should and shouldn't have made the cut. Then it's onto the weekend's action: Leinster put 75 points on Ulster, with Robin O'Connor grabbing a hat trick in 21 minutes, though the scoreline flatters them more than the performance did. Munster booked their spot in the final with a comfortable win over Connacht, but it's what happened at out-half that's the real story.

Caitríona Finn was excellent again. So excellent that the conversation about Ireland's long-term 10 is shifting fast. We get into why she looks like the real deal, and what it means heading into the World Cup year.

We also look ahead to next week's final, and the fitness worries that could shape it.

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