We're past the halfway point of this years Six Nations and France remain the only side with a 100% record following their win over Wales in Cardiff.
Joining Brian in studio this week is former England centre Tom May. The pair dissect England's win over Ireland and whether it was a case of English brilliance or Irish sloppiness. Key to England's win was the performance of Manu Tuilagi who maintained his 100% win record over the Irish. Tom has first hand experience of playing against Tuilagi and he believes the centre has become much more than just a ball carrier.
Ireland's defeat means France are the only side left with a 100% record after they saw off Wales in Cardiff. Both Brian and Tom think the French could have the bones of a future World Cup winning squad. As for Wales it's now back to back defeats for new boss Wayne Pivac, next up for him is a trip to Twickenham and former Ospreys coach Sean Holley joins the show to look ahead to that one.
Plus we answer your questions surrounding the future of Italy after yet another defeat for the Azzuri, refereeing around the breakdown and the relationships between players and referee's.
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Brian Moore: Ireland look lost and confused heading into the World Cup
Ben Ryan: England won't win the World Cup with George Ford at outhalf
Tom May: This England squad is good to enough to win the most open World Cup in years
Brian Moore: Exeter need to follow in Liverpool's footsteps and buy a couple of star players
Brian Moore: Rugby's Premiership is starting to resemble Football's Premier League
Johan Ackermann: Cipriani tells me when there are things we can improve on
Tom May: It's time to have a play off between the Premiership and Championship
Lotte Clapp-Growth of Women's rugby is hugely encouraging
Brian Moore: Club matches between hemispheres look great on paper but they have to stay there
Brian Moore: Billy Vunipola doesn't deserve severe punishment for social media activity
James Horwill: Chris Robshaw has to be on the plane to Japan
George Chuter: Leicester are staring into the abyss
Brian Moore: England's problem isn't psychological, it's tactical
Martyn Williams: I can't imagine Wales not winning
Ben Ryan: The global calendar has to happen now
Brian Moore: England didn't play to their strengths
Ben Ryan: Wales v England will only have one score between them - it's that close
Brian Moore: If England carry on as they are then they will cause problems for any opposition
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