Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take one last look at the opening Test between the Wallabies and Lions from outside Suncorp Stadium, aka Lang Park, reacting to Tom Lynagh's promotion to the run-on side and Rob Valetini's absence; they analyse how the Wallabies might look to play and discuss their injury run in the build-up and news of Pete Samu's rejection from the First Nations-Pasifika XV.
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Wallabies vs. Lions: Here we go!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break look ahead to the first Test between the Wallabies and Lions, reacting to Joe Schmidt's squad and the selection of James O'Connor; they ponder some selection headaches and the Wallabies captaincy conundrum; the break down the Lions form and what sort of game might be played; before they review the AUNZ concept, the rest of the weekend's Test action, and news that Kalyn Ponga might be keen on a code switch.
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Wallabies need some fly-half 'insurance'
Sam Bruce and Christy dive into a massive 24 hours for Australian rugby, pulling apart the Waratahs-Lions and Wallabies-Fiji fixtures. They dig into Australia's performance in Newcastle, pondering whether Joe Schmidt needs to add an experienced playmaker; they discuss their tactics and lack of polish; before heaping praise on Fiji. They do the same for the Waratahs, the performances of Charlie Gamble and Darby Lancaster; and also dive into "watergate", and the AUNZ and Brumbies lineups.
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Hi, Owen ... it's your dad, Andy
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the news that Owen Farrell is on his way to Australia to replace the injured Elliot Daly; they look back at the tourists' big win over the Reds; and look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with Fiji and the Waratahs' date with the Lions.
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Throbber, Finn, Thor and more as Lions roar
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Lions' victory over Western Force, analysing which players enhanced their hopes of featuring in the Test series; they react to Taniela Tupou's release to the Waratahs and his looming exit from Australian rugby; they look ahead to the Reds-Lions in Brisbane, pondering whether an upset might be possible, and then the Wallabies-Fiji clash in Newcastle, before casting an eye over the rest of the rugby action around the world.
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ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.
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