Jamie Soward joins Chris Kennedy to discuss a huge weekend of international footy, running the rule over some new-look test teams.
Soward believes playmaking class could once again be the difference for the Kangaroos against a potent-looking Kiwis side boasting plenty of in-from players while the Jillaroos will be stinging from last weekend's World Cup 9s loss and have a point to prove.
A frighteningly talented Junior Kangaroos side should rack up a score against France while Great Britain's high-class playmakers could give them an edge against a Tongan Invitational team that boasts one of the world's best forward packs.

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Inside The NRL - Panthers premiers, grand final recap and NRL stockmarket

The NRL.com crew break down where the grand final was won and lost, including the unsung heroes, winning tactics and where to now for both clubs in the wake of Penrith's thrilling premiership win.

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Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to Brad Walter about why he believes a 22nd South Sydney premiership on Sunday night would re-affirm the view he and others involved in the club's fight for reinstatement 20 years ago held about the Rabbitohs' potential to not only survive - but thrive - if given a chance.

'True believer': Albanese says Souths fight justified by on-field success

The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are joined by AAP sports journalist Scott Bailey for an in-depth look at the Grand Final and the possible death of "the 50-point stat".

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