England overpower Wallabies + Eddie on Japan’s reality check

The November Tests delivered everything — power, drama, and a few bruised egos.
Can Australia find their spark again? And can Japan bounce back from a brutal lesson in physicality?

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In this episode:
00:00 🏉 England v Australia – Borthwick’s Lions bench call, Wallabies’ attack woes, and Ewen McKenzie’s verdict
07:02 💥 Fatigue or tactics? Why Australia look flat and England are full of running
13:17 🇿🇦 South Africa v Japan – Ewen McKenzie breaks down the 61–7 blow-out and what Japan can learn
16:48 🧠 Eddie Jones joins from London – his honest reflection on the loss and the lessons from South Africa
20:40 ⚡ Inside the Springboks – why their breakdown speed and back-line pace are world-class
27:26 😂 Meet “Matey” the parrot – Ewen McKenzie’s unexpected co-host moment
29:26 🌍 World Rugby’s player-welfare dilemma and the growing gap between nations
32:14 📢 How rugby keeps missing easy marketing wins – why the sport must tell better stories
36:02 🇿🇦 Eddie Jones on Japan’s big loss - travel, preparation, and coaching responsibility
43:11 🏟️ New Zealand v Ireland – a messy 26–13 clash, referee controversies, and missed opportunities
50:13 🇮🇪 Ireland’s transition – Eddie explains why their new generation will take time
56:57 🕰️ Inside Japan’s camp in Dublin – adapting, rebuilding and looking ahead to 2027📌

Who impressed you most this weekend — England, South Africa or Ireland? Drop your thoughts below 👇

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