{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ef6d9e5464d50011bafece/687584381d7f11f6c278472c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week","description":"<p>Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join host Nathan Johns to recap the weekend’s action: South Africa’s hijinks, Ireland’s century and the Lions’ final warm-up game are all up for discussion. </p><p><br></p><p>What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side? Is this Lions side genuinely world class, or are they just playing against bad opposition? Will this slow build-up be worth it once the Test series gets underway?</p><p><br></p><p>Fancy joining us for our live show? Head to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://irishtimes.com/events\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">irishtimes.com/events</a>&nbsp;to join Gordon, John, Nathan and Irish Lion Sean O’Brien as we preview the first Test vs Australia. </p><p><br></p><p>Got a question for the panel on the night? Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rugbypod@irishtimes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rugbypod@irishtimes.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by John Casey.</p>","author_name":"The Irish Times "}