Richard the Lionheart: Wigglesworth’s Next Crusade

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Folding Pocket

Sports News, Sports, Rugby, News

4.5 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Fresh from his appointment to the British & Irish Lions coaching team, Richard Wigglesworth joins The Good, the Bad & the Rugby for a deep dive into his remarkable journey—from record-breaking Premiership player to key figure in England’s coaching setup. Hask and Tins catch up with their old teammate to discuss the challenges of Lions selection and his reflections on England’s Six Nations campaign under Steve Borthwick. With the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages looming, and with his Lions hat on, Wigglesworth shares his thoughts on the key games and match-ups. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm 40 this week.
0:04.8	Oh, what?
0:06.3	Look at this.
0:07.1	My voice went really high pitch.
0:08.1	Oh, oh, matron.
0:10.6	Shut up.
0:11.2	You actually got me a cake.
0:13.0	Oh, my God.
0:14.6	They, dear Hask, happy birthday to you.
0:22.1	Guys, I'm honestly so touched.
0:23.3	Literally, no one ever does anything nice for me.
0:24.6	I can't like this.
0:25.3	This is very sweet.
0:26.0	Thank you.
0:26.9	I was welling up.
0:27.9	It turns out I have got a heart.
0:29.8	Wow.
0:30.4	That is very kind of you.
0:31.5	Thank you so much.
0:32.0	I'm presented by this beautiful chocolate cake with balls on it.
0:35.9	Lovely.
0:36.4	Appropriate.
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