The stage is set for one of rugby’s great rivalries. The All Blacks face the Springboks at Eden Park, while the Wallabies battle Argentina in the Townsville heat — and Rugby Unity has it all covered.

David Pembroke, Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie return with an unfiltered take on selections, tactics, and the pressure facing coaches in this Rugby Championship blockbuster. From referee controversies to the art of managing player transitions, this episode pulls no punches.

Also in this episode:

• All Blacks’ discipline issues and the yellow card curse
• South Africa’s aerial assault and forward dominance
• Fear, nerves, and pressure on Scott Robertson and Rassie Erasmus
• Wallabies v Argentina — life without Will Skelton
• Refereeing debates around the caterpillar ruck
• Wayne Smith’s influence on the All Blacks

PLUS: insights on Japan’s player pathways, Canada’s women’s rugby attack, and why fan expectations are shaping the future of the game.

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