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The Wallabies beat the Springboks, but now the biggest test awaits: the Bledisloe Cup. Former Wallabies lock turned commentator Justin Harrison joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to dive into the week on the rugby calendar that’s both exciting and nerve-wracking for Australian fans.
There will be pressure and expectation on the Wallabies, but what of the pressure and expectation on the All Blacks? Imagine the fallout if they lost a fourth-straight Test? And so how can the Wallabies turn that into opportunity? And how will being front-runners all this year – they’re yet to trail at halftime in 2026 – set them up to put the Kiwis under the pressure that could force them onto the back foot and into errors?
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"Ep.33 – Equal parts Bledisloe nerves and opportunity with Justin Harrison" is an episode of 8/9 Rugby. Runtime 41 min. Published October 7, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.