Pollock UNLEASHED at 8: Lions XV Reaction

Graham Simmons and 2021 Lion Hamish Watson dive into Andy Farrell's greatly anticipated second British & Irish Lions XV for the 2025 Tour. With Western Force poised to strike, the lads dissect the selections, the battle for test spots, and Farrell’s key selection changes made since Dublin. Has Farrell got the chemistry right? Massive moments await as Dan Sheehan debuts as captain and Pollock starts at 8. 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. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 🦁 01:39 - Farrell’s Second Lions XV UNPICKED 🔍 06:44 - Broader Picture: Who Haven’t We Seen Yet? 🧪 10:23 - Blend Of The Back Row 🧠 13:05 - Memory Lane: Watson’s 2021 Lions Tour TRY 🤝 19:00 - Bonded By The Jersey 🤔 22:10 - Why Won’t Joe Schmidt Release Players? 🃏 27:00 - The Lions Top Trump Card 💪 28:26 - Power Of The Bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices