The Second Captains Podcast Ep 3423: Rio's World Cup Jitters, Munster Take A Bath, Rieko Arrives, Dingle At The Death - 08/12/25
Dec 8, 2025
In this lively discussion, Irish rugby journalist Gerry Thornley and former Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne dive into Munster's tough Champions Cup opener against Bath, highlighting early line-out issues and Tadhg Beirne's yellow card. They also assess Leinster's shaky performance against Harlequins and the potential impact of Rieko Ioane on the team. The podcast delves into various tactical debates, including ball-carrying techniques and the implications of the World Cup draw for Ireland, making for a dynamic analysis of the rugby landscape.
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Dingle's Last-Second Two‑Pointer Thriller
- Dave called the Dingle v St Finbarr's club final one of the best games he's seen in years.
- Dingle snatched victory with a last-kick two-pointer from Conor Ganey into the 45m range.
Lineouts Decided Munster v Bath
- Munster's lineout failures set the tone as they lost five of their first six throws.
- Bath exploited that weakness to build an early lead that Munster couldn't recover from.
Mix Lineout Calls To Avoid Being Read
- Use varied lineout formations instead of predictable seven-man throws when opponents mark you.
- Train second-caller options so teams can adapt mid-game when the primary caller is unavailable.