Eddie Jones is once again in the spotlight — coaching against Australia for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup where just about everything went wrong for him. Host David Pembroke and co-host Ewen McKenzie discuss Eddie’s approach to coaching and how he will be planning to bring about an upset victory over the Wallabies.

With international rugby taking a break ahead of the Autumn internationals, this episode discusses coaching philosophies and player welfare, the challenges of different professional competitions and suggestions from the Rugby Unity audience. McKenzie shares rare insights about the knowledge he acquired in his time working alongside Eddie at the Brumbies and Wallabies. The show also pays tribute to former England Captain Lewis Moody following his diagnosis of Motor neurone disease and explores how World Rugby is reshaping player safety.

Also in this episode:

Inside Eddie’s Japan setup and training calendar

Why confidence comes from clarity, not emotion

The future of player welfare and new match-load rules

How the Top 14 and Premiership got it right — and why changing Super Rugby might have caused more troubles that it was worth.

Reviving fan culture in Australia: lessons from the Waratahs

Your ideas on referees, scrums, and yellow cards

PLUS: David heads to Tokyo for a special Japan series — conversations with Eddie Jones, Japanese Rugby leaders, and key figures shaping the game’s next decade.

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