About this episode
What does it take to coach a team to the brink of a Rugby World Cup final? How do you spot a future Wallaby in club footy? And what happens now that the Giteau Law is gone? In this special ‘You Ask, We Answer’ edition of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke is joined by Ewen McKenzie to tackle your questions. With Eddie off visiting the Haas F1 team in Japan, nothing is off-limits as they dive into the past, present, and future of the game. From coaching alongside Eddie Jones and Rod Macqueen to the end of the Giteau Law, Ewen shares sharp insights on Super Rugby, overseas selection, Argentina’s rise, and the All Blacks’ coaching shift. He also reflects on standout players like Stephen Larkham and George Smith, how to spot hidden talent, and why the middle of the squad often makes the biggest difference. Also in this episode: Coaching creative talents like Quade Cooper — without killing their flair Could Tom Wright become a No.10? Does Australia have the depth to match top-tier nations? The case for bringing back old-school rugby tours What makes a great assistant coach — and how that job really works Can the Springboks finally break New Zealand’s Eden Park streak? The unsung heroes of championship teams — and why they matter Ewen’s proudest rugby memories, from club footy to the world stage 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 Thanks to Elevenlabs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.