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Alfie, Alex and Charlie reflect on the opening weekend of November.
Was Australia's performance in defeat to England one of their worst in recent years? Despite winning was Wales' performance against Japan underwhelming? And, can France earn a statement result against South Africa this Friday?
Plus, 2003 World Cup winner Neil Back joins the pod thanks to Rugby World Cup experiences - the official provider of ticket inclusive travel and hospitality for the Rugby World Cup 2027. He explains why he wants to see Henry Pollock start for England and why Steve Borthwick's side need to start beating the best teams in the world on a consistent basis.
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"Nations Championship Review: Is it time for Pollock to start?" is an episode of The Ruck. Runtime 52 min. Published November 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
