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"#8 Nations Champ Preview | England Pressure & Scotland's All Blacks Dream" is an episode of The Rugby Pod. Runtime 1 hr 26 min. Published November 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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International rugby is BACK, and Jim, Goodey, Bigs are he preview a massive opening weekend of the Nations Championship! Can Scotland finally end 121 years of hurt against the All Blacks? Is England's clash with Australia already a must-win for Steve Borthwick? Where are Ireland in the world's best as they prepare to face an Argentina side now featuring Shaun Edwards? The lads also discuss Wales' showdown with Eddie Jones' Japan, the possibility of Welsh regions joining the Premiership, Eddie Hearn's potential involvement in English rugby and the controversy surrounding Tadhg Furlong's disciplinary case. Plus, all the latest from the URC and Premiership, Jim's trip to Hamilton RFC and plenty more from the world of rugby.
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