RTÉ Rugby podcast: Interpros heating up, Big Joe McCarthy and Munster's next captain

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former Connacht prop JP Cooney to discuss the big talking points of the week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

We recap Leinster's 21-16 win against Munster from Saturday night, and in particular look at the influence of Joe McCarthy (7:38) and Andrew Porter (12:00).

The panel also break down how Connacht will be looking to approach their meeting with Leinster this week (19:50).

We discuss Jean Kleyn's new contract at Munster (32:20), who Munster's next captain should be (34:30), and we look back on Ulster's defeat to Glasgow Warriors (37:30).

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