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The Late Hit Podcast with Darren Cave, John Barclay and James Hook goes live - the lads will chat about Leinster's Guinness PRO14 win and what's up next in Europe. But this is your chance to ask them anything. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on https://podfollow.com/1529009163 The boots are off for the players and it’s time to sharpen their opinions and share the insights you simply won’t find anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Roberts tells Darren Cave, John Barclay and James Hook about his plans to return to South Africa and face the Lions next summer PLUS: Plus Jamie tells the lads what it's like getting Covid-19 as a rugby player The boys talk about whether players get enough care after rugby for injury and broken bodies What happened to Edinburgh in the semi-final, John reckons its time for the players to take more control Ulster - can they really spook Leinster and win the Guinness PRO14 title? Leinster - unbeatable, Hooky knows how to beat them on their patch when there's silverware on the line See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major games with major consequences for Leinster, Munster, Edinburgh and Ulster - Darren Cave, John Barclay and James Hook size up the Guinness PRO14 Semi-finals from a player's point of view How do Ulster arrest the slide and pull a rare away win out of the bag? Edinburgh's rockstars need their support acts Munster need to be abbrasive and squeeze everything from JJ Hanrahan, de Allande and Farrell Leinster: the champions can only defeat themselves Referees: dishing out the cards ain't easy, but the players have only themselves to blame See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No challenges dodged on debut as Darren Cave, John Barclay and James Hook lift the lid on retirement, reveal some secrets about their former coaches and breakdown the big talking points from the Guinness PRO14's return. Nigel Owens talks about the mental pressure on referees and coaches, how much longer he'll play on for and a night in Belfast where the pubs were off limits! Use #TheLateHit to send your comments and questions into the lads. Subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.