13 CHANGES: Wallabies v Springboks in Perth + WXV Preview

Thirteen changes. One Springboks jersey. One huge Wallabies chance in Perth. Rassie Erasmus says he’s “rolling the dice”, so can Les Kiss’ Wallabies make it count and land a statement win?

David Pembroke, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie break down where Australia can pressure South Africa at scrum, lineout and maul, plus what Sua'ali'i on the wing really unlocks and why Donaldson at 10 matters. Hansen takes you inside selection thinking, McKenzie explains his “charting” method to avoid knee-jerk calls, and the panel makes their picks for Sunday. They also preview WXV, including England v New Zealand at Twickenham, France v Canada, Scotland v Australia, and finish with a blunt discussion on rugby governance, World Rugby decision-making, and what the sport can learn from the NBA, NRL and AFL.

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In this episode:
00:00 🏉 Rassie Erasmus names Springboks with 13 changes
01:00 🇦🇺 Wallabies selection hints: Sua'ali'i, Paisami, Iketau
03:00 🧠 Steve Hansen: it’s not A/B/C, it’s Springboks
04:00 🎯 Les Kiss selection stakes and Donaldson at 10
05:00 🗳️ Eddie Jones quote: selection is 80% of success
07:00 📒 Ewen McKenzie on charting Wallabies selections
14:00 🔍 Steve Hansen’s selection model: fatigue and purpose
16:00 🧱 Wallabies v Springboks: attack scrum, maul, kicking
19:00 🪂 Canham lineout defence test v Springboks jumpers
23:00 ✈️ Sua'ali'i wing: kick-off contest like Israel Folau
25:00 🧨 Hansen tactic: give Sua'ali'i licence to roam
32:00 🔮 Match picks: Hansen and McKenzie back Wallabies
39:00 👩‍🎤 WXV: England v New Zealand at Twickenham
48:00 📊 World Rugby Rugby Rising participation statistics
59:00 🇳🇿 Steve Hansen on New Zealand Rugby stakeholder talks
1:12:00 ⚙️ Rugby governance: World Rugby speed, NBA competition

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