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gerg_861
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A great listen. I would love to see a competition against the ProD2 as Lydon suggested.
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Kimbo
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Given that there are only two sides (for the time being) with a budget to compete with ProD2, I can't see it happening.
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Trailfinder
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What was enlightening for me was that Lydon thought the gap wasn’t as great as I’d previously assumed. Apparently the pace and skills of the backs are greater in the Champ. Up front the ProD2 has the edge. I’d imagine any competition between the two leagues could garner a reasonable tv deal...
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Kimbo
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Having watched level two (with a break or three) since1988, I'm afraid I'm doused in pessimism. Probably just me though...
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gerg_861
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Iron sharpens iron. Japan played around a dozen meaningful tests in the run up to the 2019 world cup, getting games against a higher level of competition than usual. This meant that when it was time to perform, they were able to reach the knock out stages. I think if Championship teams are given the opportunity to play against tougher challenges, some of the teams will rise to it, and they'll be more prepared for future challenges.
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Kimbo
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Italy.
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gerg_861
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Touche, and whata mistakea to makea...
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Isithalftimeyet
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Jersey played RC Vannes (currently 2nd in ProD2) a couple of years back in two pre-saeson friendlies home and away. Two very entertaining games with a victory for Vannes in France and Jersey in the home leg. Would love to see that repeated.
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gerg_861
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Episode 3 up, featuring Ali Price (Bedford) and Tomas Francis (Donny and Scottish). Once again, an interesting listen. Ali Price was saying that the Scottish 2nd tier is roughly mid-Championship level. Not sure, but without the B&I I guess we'll never know.
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castleparknight
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Hi Greg I just recall the Scots teams being weaker as a general rule of thumb back in the day of the B&I cup, I thought Ali was being kind. It may be different now though, but this may be because of a lot more loannees from the Pro 14 clubs.....
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Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!
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Pie Eater
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Have to confess to being part of the Championship Clubs Podcast team, as a huge supporter of Championship rugby it was fantastic to hear Tom Youngs speak with such passion & praise for the division. Listen/watch to the last episode, which also includes Jersey Reds hooker George Edgson, in various formats via the link - linktr.ee/Champclubspod
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gerg_861
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I am in no way affiliated with the podcast, and I can confirm that this was another great episode.
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Deerhunter2
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I enjoyed both episodes I have listened to, I found myself agreeing with Ben and George about the condescending attitude towards champ clubs from a section of prem club supporters. Hopefully the podcast, and the live streaming will go some way to showing the rest of the rugby world, what a great competition it is.
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Pie Eater
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Really appreciate the positive comments.
Episode five with Saracens' Baz Barrington & Ealing's Guy Thompson is now live, some interesting stuff from their time at Jersey & opinions on prom/rel, ring fencing. linktr.ee/Champclubspod
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gerg_861
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Latest pod with Phil Nilsen was interesting, especially as he is done with rugby and was able to let loose a bit. My only suggestion would be to set up a consistent date and time to drop the pod. I listen to about 10 pods regularly, and that is key to holding an audience - also, suggest that you make it drop on a Friday morning so that people can take it in on their commute, especially with a lot of Friday games coming up.
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Kimbo
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Done with English rugby maybe. Phil's still involved with Gibraltar rugby.
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Camquin
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What's a commute? Is that the walk from the bedroom to the litchen tomake coffe and then back to open the laptop.
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Sweeney Delenda Est
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gerg_861
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Thankfully for my sanity, I've been able to leave my house and go to an actual office for nearly a month now. I get to speak to adults, don't have to work at my kitchen table, and have an actual break between home and work, which is filled by time on a train. Amazing.
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Tom Youngs was a brilliant guest and so full of praise for the Championship and the important role it plays in developing players for step up to the Premiership.
He also stated that all premiership clubs are constantly looking for players in the Championship. I believe Ealing Trailfinders will lose even more players to the premiership.
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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Pie Eater
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Appreciate the feedback - going to do our best to publish over night on Thursday so that people can listen first thing on a Friday morning. There are a couple of things that sometimes fall out of our control but this week's episode with Ben Mercer is now live & a decent listen (in my biased opinion) Listen here - https://apple.co/3hDafKj
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