The South Africans had their own interpretation of 'adding to the competition'

Episode Notes

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All throughout this URC season we have praised what the South African franchises have 'added to the competition', but never did we imagine they'd so cruelly take it away from us.

Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Gavan Casey to look back on two pulsating URC semis, neither of which went the way of the remaining Irish provinces.

The lads discuss how -- and why -- it was left to Johnny Sexton to take the fight to the Bulls off Leinster's bench, and Jake White's simplistic plan to beat the long-reigning champions.

They also look at Ulster's loss to the Stormers, one area on which they clearly need to work if they are to take 'the next step', and the development of Robert Baloucoune's all-round game which will hopefully lead to a breakout summer in New Zealand.

Plus: the All Blacks name their squad for that summer tour, and Christophe Urios runs into bother with his own players as Bordeaux-Begles book their Top14 semi-final spot at the expense of Racing.

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