Start engraving the William Webb Ellis Cup - Bill's coming back to Australia in 2027.

We know this to be true without a lick of sarcasm following a roughly 40-minute passage of pristine rugby from the Wallabies in Townsville that ensured a 56-17 win over Japan.

Sensationalism aside, there's a lot to like about that Game Two performance - Massimo De Lutiis scoring a try as Wallaby #1000 among them - but what's most exciting is the rise of a genuine centre option in Isaac Henry.

There's also some big news in the Wallaroos world with a new coach (who won't start until 2027) and a new squad for the 100th Test coming up this weekend - plus an update on our Kiwi compatriots on tour in South Africa.

Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down!

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Join Mitch add Lachie as they unpack Les Kiss's first test as Wallabies head coach. Who showed up in Osaka and impressed? Who could be facing the axe for Townsville?

All this and more in this week's episode

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No Test Rugby? What does one ever do with oneself on a weekend without the Wallabies?

Turns out there's plenty to chew through with a Super W decider and new reports linking Joe Schmidt to a gig at the Waratahs for 2027!

It's the perfect platform for Mitch and Lachie to deep dive the 2024-2026 Joe Schmidt era in semi-forensic detail.

Does Schmidtty get a pass mark for 12 wins and 19 losses? What's Smoking Joe's Legacy?

And of course, there's plenty of time to get into an incredible grand final performance from the Waratahs over in Ba to smash the Drua and stamp their authority as the big kahunas of Aussie rugby.

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Now that's what we're talking about baby!

The Wallabies may never lose again after putting 57 on the Italians in Perth - a fitting farewell to Joe Schmidt.

It's Australia's biggest win since 2015 and ends a six-game losing streak - but does it paper over the cracks?

Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down and some

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Another week, another excellent half of Wallabies Test rugby followed by heartache.

This time it's France giving Aussie fans Les Bleus after a 42-24 win anchored by an incroyable second 40 from the visitors - 30-5 after oranges.

Join Mitch and Lachie to share the pain, figure out where it all went wrong, and wonder - just how will the Joe Schmidt era be remembered?

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An incredible start to the Nations Championship sees the North and South go three apiece - and of course with Aussie heartbreak.

Join Mitch and Lachie to break down the Wallabies 33-31 loss to Ireland - a game that saw Australia outscore the Emerald Isle five tries to four but leave 10 points begging from the tee.

How did a near-perfect opening half turn around in Ireland's favour? What did you make of the decision making in the final 10 minutes? And what's next for the Wallabies after a 9th loss from their past 11 matches?

Lots to like about that performance - and yet so much familiarity in the result - strap in for the copium!

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Best day of the year - a maiden Wallabies team list at the start of an international campaign!

In this Bonus Ep, Mitch and Lachie break down Joe Schmidt's first 23 of the season and its many surprises - including the return of Jock Campbell, a new halves pairing and a potential debut off the bench!

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The NSW Waratahs are once again without a coach after Dan McKellar officially resigned, 2 years into a 3 year contract. He parts ways with the club effective immediately.

What does this mean for the Waratahs the remainder of 2026? Who could they turn to in 2027 and beyond? Was this the right decison?

Join Mitch, Lachie and John Ferguson as they answer all of these questions and more in this special bonus episode!

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It's official - Australia and New Zealand will play an Anzac Bledisloe Test!

Join Mitch and Lachie to wrap a busy week in the rugby world with three Anzac Tests locked for 2027, 2029, 2031 + more.

Mitch has the inside scoop from the Wallabies Open Training Session at North Sydney Oval, Lachie's on a tear about team predictions for Ireland, and the boys are going bananas over a long-awaited Tahs loss to another Aussie side in Super W!

Also there's the small matter of a 90 point performance from our Junior Wallabies - could the u20 crown finally be coming down under?

All that and more on this week's episode of the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast.

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