PODCAST: Jerry Flannery, Paddy Wallace and Victor Costello on The Hard Yards

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Former Irish internationals Paddy Wallace, Jerry Flannery and Victor Costello join SportsJOE rugby reporter Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week. https://twitter.com/patmccarry/status/838416915550846976 Wallace. Flannery and Costello talk about being refereed by Nigel Owens, Conor O'Shea's alternative tactics, the key man for Wales, the upcoming Ireland v England legends game, Anthony Foley and Paddy chats about that famous Grand Slam decider against the Welsh. There is also a brilliant anecdote about Wayne Barnes, Prince William and some considerate words from Paul O'Connell. Here's what on the show. 1:00 - What it's like to be refereed by Nigel Owens 4:50 - Alternative tactics, 15 man line-outs and English excuses 15:00 - What is wrong with Wales 20:35: How to stop Rhys Webb 24:16 - Paddy Wallace re-lives that '09 Grand Slam moment 28:40 - Ireland v Wales prediction 31:52 - Life at Munster without Anthony Foley 45:00 - Guinness Pro12 review 49:50 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest betting odds https://soundcloud.com/thehardyardssportsjoe/episode-5-the-real-nigel-owens-alternative-tactics-ireland-v-wales-and-grand-slam-memories The Hard Yards is brought to you by Ladbrokes.