With the Rugby Championship on pause, the Women’s Rugby World Cup in full swing, and the Pacific Nations Cup heating up, former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie joins David Pembroke to look ahead.

Ewen shares how coaches use a break to reset — from data-driven game plans to managing fatigue and squad changes. He reflects on working with Eddie Jones, Rod Macqueen, and Bob Dwyer, and explains what it really takes to build a cohesive coaching team.

Looking ahead, the focus turns to the contests on the horizon:

The Wallabies reshaping after injuries, and who might fill Will Skelton’s boots.
The Springboks looming Eden Park test.
Joseph Sua’ali’i’s best position — and why the wing might suit him most.
How discipline, yellow cards, and fatigue shape outcomes.
The Wallaroos’ clutch clash with the USA, with a World Cup quarterfinal spot on the line.
Why better facilities and investment are lifting the Women’s World Cup.
Eddie Jones’ Japan squad in the Pacific Nations Cup, and why more test matches matter for Pacific rugby.

Plus, can the Springboks stay on top with an ageing squad? And is Joseph Sua’ali’i better suited to the wing?

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