The Rugby Pod

Episode 11: England or Wales’s Potential Saviour, Ireland’s Fly-Half Identity, and the Global Franchise Bombshell

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The lads are feeling inspired after an epic cross-code weekend for the MND charity game in Leeds, before they crash back down to earth with another England loss. They break down all the weekend’s matches, including Ireland’s patchy win over Argentina, England’s defensive frailties against South Africa, and Wales’s drubbing by Australia. The lads discuss who England and Wales might be approaching as their potential saviour. Plus, they look at the hype and the off-field drama from France’s thriller against the All Blacks. They also cover the latest rumour around a potential global franchise competition set to shake up rugby by 2026 and what it potentially means for the sport.