As the plans of World Rugby for a new World League are leaked to much outrage across the rugby world, New Zealand based rugby writer Paul Baines (@drivingmaul) joins us to discuss the real reasons this is being considered and to tell us that the numbers really don't add up. 
We also pick the Ireland team we'd like to see start vs. France on Sunday and discuss another massive weekend for Connacht. 
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