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- How England can defeat Fiji plus the other Nations Championship games - The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss how England should approach Saturday's game against Fiji, before getting into the other Nations Championship matches this weekend including South Africa against Scotland.
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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=readCharlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #englandrugby #nationschampionship #fijirugbyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min - South Africa v England preview - can England keep it tight at Ellis Park? | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) chats to Charlie Morgan (The Times) in Johannnesburg ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship fixture between South Africa and England, breaking down England's selection and their chances before making a prediction.
Earlier in the episode Ben also speaks to South African journalist Jon Cardinelli about the Springboks' injury issues and depth, along with the higher ticket prices earlier in the week.
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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=readCharlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morganFollow Jon's work here: https://joncardinelli.journoportfolio.com/
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50 min - A raw Marcus Smith and England's selection dilemmas for South Africa | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Marcus Smith's comments earlier this week about his England career to date, having won his 50th cap in Paris in the Six Nations, before getting into some of England's biggest selection concerns ahead of facing South Africa next week.
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Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan
#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #premrugby #englandrugby #marcussmith #harlequins
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32 min - PREM final reaction with Northampton and Exeter fighting for the title | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) recaps a cagey, physical PREM final between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read#rugby #rugbynews #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #premrugby #northamptonsaints #exeterchiefsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 min - Who wins the PREM final - Northampton or Exeter? | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) break down the strengths of Northampton and Exeter heading into the PREM final this weekend, while also discussing the latest news from England on Maro Itoje, the Six Nations and Benhard Janse van Rensburg, and Charlie's stint with Lewis Moody's charity cycle ride.
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Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan
#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #premrugby #exeterchiefs #northamptonsaints
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47 min - Two wild PREM semi-finals and the latest on England's injuries | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) recaps a busy week featuring insights from England's training camp and reaction from each of the two PREM semi-finals in Northampton and Bath.
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23 min - Andy Farrell stays put - what it means for Ireland, England and Saracens
In a bonus episode after Friday's announcement, Ben Coles (The Observer) breaks down the implications of Andy Farrell's contract extension until 2031 for Ireland, but also England and Saracens.
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17 min - Exeter vs Saracens for the PREM playoffs, plus news on Jacques Nienaber and Ellie Kildunne | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) break down Exeter against Saracens - effectively a quarter-final shootout to make the playoffs with Exeter ahead of Saracens by three points going into the final day of the PREM season.
They discuss Saracens' five-match winning run and change to their attacking ethos, Mark McCall's legacy, Exeter's excellent recruitment and make a prediction.The two journalists then also discuss stories from this week involving Leinster and Jacques Nienaber, along with Ellie Kildunne's exit from Harlequins.
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=readCharlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morganLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min - England's scrum-half plans and Jo Yapp to coach the Lions | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Will Kelleher (The Times) to discuss how Alex Mitchell's hamstring injury could change England's scrum-half plans this summer, before Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) examines the appointment of Jo Yapp as the first-ever coach of the British and Irish Lions Women before their tour of New Zealand next year.
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47 min - Picking an England backline, plus the future of BUCS and Sevens | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Steve Borthwick's press conference from earlier this week, including the Benhard Janse van Rensburg call-up, and guess the backline England want to pick moving forward.
They also break down the key tactics ahead of the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles, before commentator Joe Byrnes joins the episode to discuss the latest BUCS season and players to watch, plus the upcoming Celestial Sevens tournament.
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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=readCharlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #englandrugby #steveborthwick #championscup #bucsrugby #sevensLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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