{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e64c3153a5e2858f35744e/696583fb79fe7d554548149f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"9. George Ford: Best mates with your competition","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e64c3153a5e2858f35744e/1768260238982-82dd7eb6-1db6-466f-ac5f-eca17d34cb15.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Bill and Beefy are back for the first time in 2026 and they're joined by a bonafide modern day England rugby union legend.</p><p><br></p><p>With over 100 caps and counting, the oval ball is in the blood in the Ford family.</p><p><br></p><p>George reveals what it was like growing up surrounded by sport, his close friendship with Owen Farrell and the media narrative around their supposed rivalry.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus the fly-half debates the Rugby 360 plans with Ian making a case for it strengthening the sport and his views on the upcoming Six Nations and his future with the England squad.</p><p><br></p><p>AND Ian reveals how he played cricket on a rugby pitch while also making his panto debut!</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to all our listeners since we launched late last year, we have some really exciting guests and announcements in the pipeline, so please leave us a rating and review if you like the show.</p><p><br></p><p>We also want to hear from you - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagree with anything they've said?</p><p><br></p><p>Email us at: <strong>hello@beefyandbeaumont.com</strong></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <strong>@beefyandbeaumont</strong></p><p>Follow us on 'X': <strong>@oldboysnewballs</strong></p><p><br></p><p>PLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!</p><p><br></p><p>Artwork by wearepure.net</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Shine Talent Management &amp; Simon Watts</p>","author_name":"Sir Ian Botham and Sir Bill Beaumont"}