There are few more experienced coaches and rugby minds in the world than Ian Foster, who had a highly successful stint as coach of New Zealand over 46 Tests for 32 wins.

'Fozzie' joins Christy Doran and Matt To'omua as a special guest from Japan, where he has just started preseason with Toyota Verblitz. The former All Blacks coach recalls some highs and lows of his time as NZ coach, with special insight into Joe Schmidt as the boys preview the two huge Rugby Championship games this weekend; the Wallabies to host the Pumas and New Zealand trying to defend Eden Park fortress from the Springboks.

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In 12 months, the Wallabies have gone from being embarrassed to earning the respect of the world - and that was proven by Australia's performance in South Africa across the two matches.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss how much the Wallabies have improved, despite a mounting injury toll, and their chances of winning silverware, given how close The Rugby Championship stands this year. But they will have to do it without Will Skelton who's headed back to France, as the Kiwis stumble in Argentina and the Wallaroos get their World Cup of to a successful start.

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How good is it to be talking about Australian rugby in a positive light? The drought-breaking victory over the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park has given the sport across the country plenty of enthusiasm and hope.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua break down how the Wallabies were able to inspire such a turnaround from 22 points down and what the response is going to be from South Africa, who were left totally embarrassed by the performance. Both sides are battling injuries heading into Game 2, but the win has allowed Joe Schmidt's side to dream of really challenging for the Rugby Championship... and maybe even the Bledisloe!

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The Springboks team has been named, and master coach Rassie Erasmus is up to his usual tricks, choosing to name his squad 72 hours before he had to in an attempt to put the Wallabies off.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the tactics needed from the Wallabies against the World Champions in The Rugby Championship opener and just how Joe Schmidt's men can break down such a strong side. Also, the All Blacks welcome back Richie Mo’unga in New Zealand colours for the clash with Argentina, the Wallaroos arrive in England ahead of the Women's World Cup and can the rebel R360 competition be good for the game?

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The Wallabies have prevented a series whitewash against the British and Irish Lions with a gutsy win in the third Test. Joe Schmidt's line-up changes and a different attitude from the players meant that the victory has given plenty of confidence moving forward.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua wrap up the highs and lows of the Lions series and look ahead to The Rugby Championship with Australia facing an extensive injury toll, including Tom Lynagh, as well as the Wallaroos naming their squad for the upcoming World Cup.

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The series is done, the Lions have won, and everyone in the rugby world is mad about one thing or another after a dramatic, epic second Test that saw the Wallabies' hearts broken at the MCG.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the fallout from THAT non-penalty, give their views on whether the decision was the right one, debate whether the Aussies choked, and look ahead to this Saturday's tour finale in Sydney to see if the Wallabies can salvage any pride from the rubble of twin defeats.

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The Wallabies face a must-win Test against the Lions in Melbourne after going down in the first game in Brisbane, where there were patches of good play, but the tourists' victory was never threatened.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the fallout from the series' opener and what changes Australia needs to make, and rugby legend Glen Ella joins the show to talk about the First Nations and Pasifika XV game against the British and Irish Lions.

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After 12 long years for the Wallabies, the time has finally arrived with the first British and Irish Lions Test just days away, and not only is excitement building among fans, but there is a bit of shock news on the Australian selection front with Tom Lynagh set to be handed the key No.10 jersey.

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua are joined by former England and Lions star Ben Youngs to not only talk about how the tourists have been preparing but what game plan Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies must employ to taste success.

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