Stephen Jones welcomes Steve James, Owen Slot and Al Dymock for the penultimate Ruck of the year.

The panel cover: Dan Cole's struggles, Beno Obano's triumphs and Danny Cipriani's impossible task.

There's a full review of the European action, including fears for a lack of English quarter finalists. Also find out who on the panel is dodging the christmas games and Al speaks about his investigation into the dark side of player welfare within the game.

There's also an Ashes verdict from Steve and find out why Owen may incur the wrath of Mrs Slot on New Years Eve.  

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