It's not every day that you have a Rugby World Cup Winner and a British and Irish Lions former player on your podcast. Ian Balshaw, MBE comments on the prowess of Les Bleus and the off day for England at the opening of the 6 Nations weekend,  reminisces his Rugby days in Bath, Leeds, Gloucester, lifting that iconic world cup in 2003 and his love of playing for Biarritz and his French life. He has now gained dual nationality so can support both England and France;-). An insight and enjoyable chat to listen to! Mike and I review the 6 Nations, Top 14 and we finish off with the ritual French lesson and rugby joke. ENJOY French RUGBY CONNECTIONS. The rugby podcast with a Gallic and European flavour!