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John Barclay: Life after rugby, having your contract torn up & Scotland's World Cup chances
Season 1, Ep. 29
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John Barclay is a former Scotland captain, friend and neighbour (apparently!). We discuss how tough it is transitioning into a different career after playing rugby, life on the road, how it all ended for him at Edinburgh, loyalty in sport or the lack of it, differing views on coaches such as Scott Johnson, Vern Cotter and Gregor Townsend, Scotland's golden generation, who will win the 2023 World Cup and, of course, stories from the glory days of Scottish rugby...
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