Phil and Jordan discuss the All Blacks last Test of the year against France and review the 2016 season now it has come to an end. The All Blacks won 24-19 and the lads recap how they got the win (1:05). Wayne Barnes microphone and the rare insights heard throughout the match broadcast comes up (3:20) before the focus shifts to ranking the 2016 season out of 10 and why (4:51). Player of the year is debated (7:32) before the biggest disappointments from 2016 are discussed (10:09). Current strengths and weaknesses are also layed out while looking ahead to the 2017 Lions tour of NZ (15:00). The idea of a Possible v Probables or North Island v South Island match as a Lions tour warm up is raised (18:10) before the lads then answer if this was a suprise year in terms of success (19:07). Other big surprises of the year are reviewed (21:15) along with best individual or team performances (26:25). Credit is the given to Nick Gill, the All Blacks fitness supremo, (30:23) and any concerns about the team/game are highlighted (31:40) along with predictions laid for what the big talking points of next year will be (34:20). The focus then shifts to recapping some stats the boys are proud of from this first year on flyhalf.net (38:14) and how it's changed how they watch rugby (39:58). A little bit of dreaming is done with some banter about running the site full time (42:28) before wrapping up with plans for next year and a farewell for 2016.

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Episode 3 | Au Revoir France & 2016 Reviewed

Phil Metcalfe is once again joined by Jordan Clarke & Chris Metcalfe to discuss what many predicted would be the biggest Test of the year: All Blacks v Ireland in Dublin. Chris was there and talks about the occasion (0:49) then the lads discuss if the match reached their expectations (2:40) and recap the stunning defensive effort from the All Blacks (3:40). Ireland's inability to score a try is highlighted (5:09) before Chris raises the intelligent cynicism displayed by the All Blacks when under pressure (7:50). Phil asks if the occasion got on top of the Irish players (8:56) and poor Irish decision making is also questioned (11:25). Jaco Peyper's day out with the whistle is reviewed (12:25) before Chris reminds us all of the 3 basics to win a rugby match where Ireland where superior in just 2 (14:45). Then the lads try understand the Irish supporter backlash (15:33) and why the inability to score tries isn't being blamed for the loss (16:16). Chris shares what it's like right now as a Kiwi in Ireland (17:03) and the intentional physical tactic by the All Blacks is mulled upon (18:24). The growing opinion that there's a bias towards the All Blacks in the penalty:card department is discussed (19:57) and also how this isn't the first time Irish fans have reacted the way they are right now (21:40). Phil shares how frustrated he was with the game and asks was he alone in feeling that way (24:30). Then the focus turns to Aaron Smith vs TJ Perenara (27:22) before the lads look ahead to what's up next for Ireland (30:16) and the also for All Blacks (32:57). Any alternate jersey chat is avoided (34:17) before a brief recap of some great results over the weekend (34:43). Finally, the lads then give their predictions for this weekends significant Tests (38:12).

Episode 2 | Black Rains Down On Green Isle

Phil Metcalfe & Jordan Clarke are joined by Chris Metcalfe to discuss where Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks in Chicago ranks amongst their greatest performances (1:11) and where the All Blacks underperformed (4:43). Then the lads recap how the Irish pulled the performance together (7:53) and why Chris never thought the All Blacks were out of the game despite a big Irish lead midway through the match (12:55). After that, the All Blacks depth is questioned (17:37) and Chris explains what’s so special about Ireland's Kiwi coach, Joe Schmidt (21:06), and if he will ever end up with the All Blacks (27:35). Then the focus turns to what's next for the All Blacks and Ireland (30:27) and predictions are made on the big All Blacks v Ireland rematch in Dublin (35:10) and the other major Tests being played this weekend (37:17).

Episode 1 | History For The Irish

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