Coffee with Jesse 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.

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In this episode:
00:00 🏁 League One Underway in Japan - First Weekend
00:54 😕 Suntory vs Ricoh: A Disappointing Match
01:54 📉 Toshiba vs Panasonic: A One-Sided Affair
03:00 🎓 University Finals and Rugby's Growing Popularity
05:49 🎥 The TMO Controversy in Japanese Rugby
08:14 🐾 Lessons from South African Rugby: Jesse Kriel
11:51 😄 Cheslin Kolbe's Enthusiasm and Love for the Game
13:00 📰 Media Coverage of Japan's National Team
16:20 🧱 Michael Leitch: The Ultimate Coach's Player
18:49 ⚠️ Decline of Australian Rugby
22:50 ⏱️ World Rugby: Need for Faster Decisions
23:59 🧠 Japan Head Coach vs. England and Australia
25:47 📏 Rugby Law Modifications for More Appeal
27:10 🌐 Global Game Alignment and Calendar Challenges
30:03 👀 Rugby's Evolving Quality: Better for Viewer?
32:38 🇦🇺 Why Joe Schmidt for the Wallabies?

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