Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Rugby Championship, reacting to the Springboks' Monday team naming and what the Wallabies might do selections-wise; they ponder what a pass mark might be for Australia and discuss the importance of the tournament from a World Cup seeding perspective; they dig into the latest R360 reports and argue whether the competition might actually help Australian rugby; and then talk Richie Mo'unga's contract, the return of Super Round, and the Wallaroos' World Cup hopes.
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Wallabies earn respect, TMO shocker & the threat of R360
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in Sydney, analysing how they did it and lamenting what might have been had they finished the job in Melbourne; slam the handling of Dan Sheehan's clean-out on Tom Lynagh; they reflect on the series as a whole and name their players and moments of the past three games; they discuss where Australia are at and how the squad might look for the Rugby Championship; and then dig into the threat of R360 and look ahead to the Wallaroos' World Cup campaign.
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Lions finale: Can the Wallabies salvage some pride?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview the third and final Test between the Wallabies and Lions, discussing Nic White's shock selection and the other Wallabies changes; they try to find some reasons why Australia might spring an upset and react to some of Joe Schmidt's confusing messaging; they also gaze a little further into the Test season and look at what a win might mean for the Wallabies moving forward.
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The clean-out that divides the world, won the Lions series
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the second Test, starting with the decision that has divided the rugby world. They pull apart the Jac Morgan-cleanout, extrapolating what it means for the game going forward, before analysing the Wallabies performance and where they left themselves vulnerable in the second half. The they look ahead to the third Test, debate what changes should be made, and then discuss the broader impact of the Lions tour.
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Second Test preview: Schmidt's mixed Wallabies messaging
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran bring you all the latest team news out of Wallabies camp, discussing the changes Joe Schmidt has made for the second Test with the Lions; they question his management of players and the captaincy situation following Will Skelton's return; they break down the Lions team news and how this game might be played; before reflecting on the First Nations-Pasifika XV concept and whether it might have a future going forward.
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ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.
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