Scrum V

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Wales Head Coach Steve Tandy after he named his side to face New Zealand on Saturday, while James Hook hopes he can take inspiration from an infamous film about ice hockey to beat the All Blacks!

Lauren Salter is joined by former internationals Shane Williams, Tom Shanklin and Richie Rees to dissect Wales’ encounter with Eddie Jones’ Japan in the Nations Championship, and look ahead to facing the All Blacks next week - a challenge all guests experienced during their careers.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and Scott Baldwin react to the Wales side named to face Japan in the Nations Championship. We hear from head coach Steve Tandy about his selection of Max Llewellyn and Eddie James in the centres before Gareth speaks to Japan head coach Eddie Jones about his side's chances in Cardiff.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on Wales Women's two test winning tour of Japan in the WXV and pick their men's Wales XV to face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday as well as reviewing the weekend's action in the United Rugby Championship.

Synopsis - Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Scott Baldwin and Philippa Tuttiett to review the weekend's action and Scrum V reporter Matt Lloyd has been to chat with new WRU Chairman Lyndon Faulkner.