Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

mouths.

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sons where you'll find plenty more.

Five lives, rugby union daily.

Rugby Union Daily, Tuesday morning, we are well and truly up and running and it is time

for the nation's favourite podcast.

Gareth Rousseau and Tom Englisch are poised for the nation's pod.

Gentlemen, great to be reunited, how is everyone, how are excitement levels and when you're

getting yourselves out of hits of France?

Well, age before a beauty, grow on your go.

Oh, isn't it good to be back on so many levels and I've been extremely fortunate that I took

the past fortnight off.

Turned by phone off, switched off completely, spent time with the family and then got back.

What would have been on Sunday afternoon and then I've just been playing catch-up and

drenching myself in pre-world cup content and it's incredible how quickly you get excited

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