About this episode
England’s structure, South Africa’s power, and Japan’s painful lessons headline another massive week of international rugby. Host David Pembroke is joined by Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones to unpack the Wallabies’ 25–7 defeat at Twickenham, Japan’s heavy loss to the Springboks, and the chaotic All Blacks v Ireland clash in Chicago. From Eddie’s insights on South Africa’s evolution to McKenzie’s sharp critique of Australia’s attack, this episode dives deep into what’s shaping rugby’s November series — and what’s next for the world’s best. Also in this episode: • England’s balanced back row and perfect bench timing • Australia’s attritional attack — why it’s costing energy and excitement • South Africa v Japan — lessons from the world champions • New Zealand v Ireland — a missed showcase opportunity • Refereeing standards and the 20-minute red card debate • Global rugby’s communication problem — and how to fix it PLUS: How Eddie’s Japan are learning fast against the world’s toughest sides. Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights 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 Thanks to Eleven labs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software. TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.