Snotgate, Ireland's fifth province and the remarkable rise of Joy Neville

With Cheetahs' Nico Lee receiving a 13-week ban for "emptying the contents of his nose" onto the face of Connacht's Colby Fainga’a, Andy Dunne recalls the worst things to ever happen him in the heat of battle.And following a week's break from the Six Nations, Ireland will travel to Rome to face Conor O'Shea's Italy outfit this weekend. We look ahead to that game and also discuss some some of the other hottest stories in world rugby this week.Also featured this week:- Munster's South African recruitment- Sexton's ambitions to play until 40- Sean O'Brien and Ireland's fifth province- Joy Neville on her journey from player to referee- And much more.The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie.

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