About this episode
The Lions are building momentum — but can the Wallabies match their fire? In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones unpack the final weekend before the first Test — from refereeing chaos to crowd energy and everything in between. It’s a critical moment for Australian rugby — on the pitch and in the stands. Topics covered: Tactical breakdown of Springboks v Ireland, Fiji v Scotland, and the flat Adelaide match Eddie on Japan vs Wales and inconsistent officiating Where the Lions hold the edge — and where Australia can strike South Africa’s scary depth and Fiji’s infectious joy Why the Adelaide game lacked purpose and passion Port Elizabeth done right — music, crowd, magic Eddie’s keys to a Wallabies upset: early pressure, contestable kicks, fast start Referee and TMO concerns that are damaging the game Why Brisbane’s crowd needs to show up loud Plus: Willie le Roux’s 100th cap Pablo Matera makes history Honest reflections on World Rugby’s challenges Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, tour guides, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.