Ep.154 - Can the Wallabies snap their 62-year drought at Ellis Park?
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?Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.153 - Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep, Lynagh set to miss TRC
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.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.152 - Lions claim series after dramatic, controversial call sinks Wallabies
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.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.151 - Do-or-die for Wallabies as Lions go 1-0 up, where to next for Schmidt and Glen Ella joins the podcast
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.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.150 - Lions fever ahead of first Test, Lynagh poised to wear Wallabies No.10 as Schmidt rolls the dice
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.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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