Скачать или смотреть Wallabies 2027: Les Kiss, selection fixes & the new world rugby race

The Wallabies face a defining future — and Les Kiss holds the keys to 2027.
Can Australia rebuild fast enough to make a deep run at a home Rugby World Cup?

In this episode, David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie break down the biggest questions facing Australian rugby — from selection chaos and leadership challenges to England’s rise, South Africa’s dominance, and how the global game is shifting.

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In this episode
00:00 🏉 Opening — Why does this week feel like a pause in the Test calendar?
01:00 🇦🇺 “Where are the Wallabies at the end of 2025?”
11:00 🤔 “What insights can you give the audience into Les Kiss?”
14:00 🧠 “What is his personality like?”
17:00 🔄 “Will Les Kiss continue Joe Schmidt’s path or create his own?”
19:00 🏆 “How big is the pressure of coaching a home World Cup?”
23:00 👥 “Who are the best assistant coaching options?”
24:00 🔀 “How difficult will it be to coach the Reds while preparing for the Wallabies job?”
26:00 ❓ “Where does Australia finish at the 2027 Rugby World Cup?”
29:00 🏴 “What are your views on England right now?”
39:50 🧮 The Third Voice
45:00 ⚖️ “Do big touring squads and staff structures hurt the game financially?”
52:35 🌍 “How do we get more countries involved and grow the global game?”
54:20 🔁 Three things: What mattered most this November?”
1:03:45 🐉 This coming weekend!
1:07:00 🎙 Closing — next week’s World Cup draw preview

📌 Who finishes stronger at RWC 2027 — Wallabies or England?
Drop your pick in the comments below.

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