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Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week

Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week

Update: 2025-07-15
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Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join host Nathan Johns to recap the weekend’s action: South Africa’s hijinks, Ireland’s century and the Lions’ final warm-up game are all up for discussion.


What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side? Is this Lions side genuinely world class, or are they just playing against bad opposition? Will this slow build-up be worth it once the Test series gets underway?


Fancy joining us for our live show? Head to irishtimes.com/events to join Gordon, John, Nathan and Irish Lion Sean O’Brien as we preview the first Test vs Australia.


Got a question for the panel on the night? Email rugbypod@irishtimes.com


Produced by John Casey.


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Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week

Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week