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WRP 117 - The Final Act

Season 3

WRP 117 - The Final Act. It is the culmination of the Premier XVs this week, in England, as the constant fixture in this final - Saracens take on Exeter Chiefs, reaching this stage for the first time, in their very short history. Rachael and Johnnie get inside both camps, Lotte Clapp, the Saracens co-captain, joins the pod; looking back briefly as to why they were so successful in the semi and what they need to do to replicate that this week. The two time champion speaks of the key battle grounds plus just what finals mean to the club. From the Exeter perspective, Linde Van Der Velden, the Dutch international, chats about the form she and her team find themselves in and how they've got there. There's talk of the impact the coaches make and the team spirit born out of this multicultural squad. Burf runs her eyes over both teams as well, with a prediction of...........(you'll have to listen!!)

There's all the news as well, from France, Spain, Estonia, Finland and South Africa. Plus a complete of shout outs for the latest retirees in the game.


Look out on our Insta page for a chance to win a pair of tickets for the Premier XVs final.


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