Coffee with Kriel: Why the Springboks in Japan have got Eddie’s attention

Eddie Jones sits down with David Pembroke on the ground to unpack the weekend in Japan’s League One: Suntory v Ricoh with Sam Cane and TJ Perenara, Warner Dearns' move to the Hurricanes, Michael Leitch's relentless standards, a revealing coffee with Jesse Kriel, Richie Mo'unga's influence, Cheslin Kolbe's electric form, World Rugby's need for faster decisions and why Australia must recommit to long-term development as Joe Schmidt departs.

·      Rustling crowds at Japan's League One — record attendances and growing domestic interest

·      Eddie Jones on Japan's rugby boom, top players like Jesse Kriel and Cheslin Kolbe, and the Springboks’ winning mindset

·      Discussions on World Rugby's decision-making pace, calendar alignment, and law reforms

·      The decline of Australian rugby and the importance of long-term development strategies

·      Exclusive insights on coaching, player pathways, and the international game

PLUS: record-breaking crowds, the influence of top players like Jesse Kriel and Cheslin Kolbe, and why the culture of excellence is transforming world rugby.

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