Wallabies under pressure in Scotland, Dupont at 10 v Springboks & All Blacks ring changes!

The Wallabies are under pressure. After a disappointing performance at Twickenham, the trip to Scotland is a chance to restore belief, but can Australia find the answers they need in Edinburgh?

David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie break down the Wallabies’ selection dilemmas, Chris Ashton’s criticism of Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i and whether a utility role could bring out his best. Plus: Antoine Dupont at 10 against the Springboks, the All Blacks’ selection shake-up for Wales, Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham with Japan, Ireland v Fiji and Italy v Argentina. They also explore Eddie’s coaching philosophy and why the modern centre is starting to look more like a back rower.

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In this episode:
00:00 🏉 Eddie Jones and the challenge of keeping Test weeks fresh
01:00 ⚡ International rugby, routine and player motivation
03:00 🧠 McKenzie on why fun matters in Test preparation
04:00 🧱 Are centres becoming back rowers? Eddie’s theory
06:40 🇫🇷 France v South Africa: Dupont at 10 and Lucu at 9
08:00 🧩 France’s tactics, width and the Springboks’ breakdown threat
10:10 🦌 Springboks: second-half drop-offs and bench strength
13:35 🇮🇹 Italy v Argentina: injuries, preparation and pride
15:55 🖤 All Blacks v Wales: Barrett captain and selection changes
18:00 🐉 Raeburn Shield: can Wales spring an upset?
18:55 🏴 England v Japan: Eddie Jones returns to Twickenham
20:45 ☘️ Ireland v Fiji: Lions return and Jake White’s rebuild
23:00 🎯 Ireland’s World Cup momentum and direct approach
24:15 🏉 Scotland v Wallabies: pressure and fan frustration
26:00 🔥 Australia and Scotland: form, rankings and confidence
28:00 📝 Wallabies selection: Sua’ali’i, Hooper and Valetini
29:35 🗣️ Third Voice: is Sua’ali’i Test standard? Utility role debate
33:20 🌍 Nations Cup fixtures and the global reach of rugby

Call to action:
📌 Can the Wallabies restore fan confidence against Scotland, and where should Sua’ali’i play?

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