John Barclay: Life after rugby, having your contract torn up & Scotland's World Cup chances

John Barclay is a former Scotland captain, friend and neighbour (apparently!). We discuss how tough it is transitioning into a different career after playing rugby, life on the road, how it all ended for him at Edinburgh, loyalty in sport or the lack of it, differing views on coaches such as Scott Johnson, Vern Cotter and Gregor Townsend, Scotland's golden generation, who will win the 2023 World Cup and, of course, stories from the glory days of Scottish rugby... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Jim Show

The Big Jim Show is hosted by Jim Hamilton, a retired professional rugby player and former Scotland international. Known for his towering presence on the field, Jim brings his charisma and unique perspective to interviews with top personalities in sports, particularly rugby, as well as figures from the entertainment world.

• No. of episodes: 73
• Latest episode: 2025-04-22

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