George Furbank on England, Saints and the Investec Champions Cup | #224

George Furbank reunites with his fellow "Negatron" - Hask, to reminisce about their brief encounter together at Northampton. Alongside Payno, they relive the weekend's thrilling Saints victory over Bath and explore the emerging young talents shaping the future of the team. Can Northampton defend their title this season? They also dive into England's current form ahead of the Six Nations, discussing the potential for Fin Smith and Marcus Smith to coexist in the starting lineup. Plus, get ready for a preview of the Investec Champions Cup, where they break down legendary player partnerships and highlight the most exciting matchups this weekend. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Injury Update 05:29 - Bullseye! Furbank’s Passion Revealed 07:43 - Saints Snatch Dramatic 35-34 Win Over Bath 11:41 - Alex Coles: The Educator 15:04 - When Furbank Met Haskell 18:30 - Captain Fantastic 22:30 - Saints’ Premiership Triumph and Epic Parade 24:06 - Young Guns: Fin Smith & Henry Pollock 33:00 - Mastermind: Chris Boyd’s Influence 35:00 - Eddie Jones’ England: The Era That Was 39:30 - Resurgence! George’s Second Wind 48:25 - The State of Play: Where Is England Right Now? 49:30 - Steward vs. Furbank—Who Reigns Supreme? 52:45 - Six Nations Dreams: England’s Hopes 53:19 - Dynamic Duo? Could Fin Smith and Marcus Smith Coexist? 55:18 - Back-to-Back Champions? 58:00 - Investec Champions Cup Dreams 01:02:00 - The Greatest Ever: Investec Champions Cup Partnerships 01:02:47 - Hask’s Heartfelt Tribute to Tom Voyce 01:13:01 - Circle your favourites! Investec Champions Cup Fixtures