Europe’s rugby calendar explodes this weekend — and David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie are here to guide you through every major test match.

From France’s emotional rematch with South Africa at Stade de France, to New Zealand’s century-long dominance over Scotland at Murrayfield, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Eddie Jones’ Japan face Ireland, the Wallabies return to Italy seeking redemption, and Argentina take on Wales in Cardiff — all while rugby fever sweeps across the continent.

Ewen dissects team tactics, key match-ups, and coaching philosophies — while David brings the global context, showcasing just how much rugby is being played around the world this weekend.

Also in this episode

·      France v South Africa — revenge or repeat in Paris?

·       All Blacks v Scotland — can history finally be broken at Murrayfield?

·      Ireland v Japan — Eddie Jones’ third-week test

·      Wallabies v Italy — Carter Gordon’s comeback and Joe Schmidt’s strategy

·      Argentina v Wales — can Los Pumas keep their hot streak alive?

·      Plus: more on Ewen’s menagerie

PLUS: The global scale of rugby this weekend — from Bristol to Bucharest — and why the sport’s future lies in celebrating its international diversity.

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