Nations Championship Preview: Springbok Mind Games, Chinks in the Armour & Ireland's Opportunity

We're celebrating our 500th episode as international rugby returns with the inaugural Nations Championship. We preview all the big North v South clashes, including England’s daunting trip to Ellis Park to face the Springboks, an injury-hit Ireland heading to Australia, Scotland’s shot at revenge against Argentina, Wales taking on a dangerous Fiji side in Cardiff, and France’s weakened squad facing the All Blacks. We look at all the main talking points like England captaincy, some potential weaknesses in the Springbok squad and some big decisions for Andy Farrell. Plus, there’s chat on Ellis Genge exit rumours, Toulouse’s Top 14 dominance, Bledisloe history, and some shoutouts from across the rugby community.

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0:00 500 NOT OUT
09:13 Boks vs ENG: Chinks in the Armour?
20:02 England Selections
30:18 Missing Mark
37:13 Ireland's Injury Opportunity
43:39 Genge Rumours, Toulouse Triumph & MORE
55:56 Scotland's Revenge
01:01:20 Dangerous Fijians
01:06:02 Dupont's Absence & AB's Depth Examined