This week Mitch is joined by guest rugby reporter, John Ferguson from 'Off The Ruck' Youtube channel, to discuss the AUNZ clash at Adelaide Oval. They also break down the Wallabies 36 man squad to face the British and Irish Lions before asking 'Is the media underplaying the significance of this series in Australia?'

All this and more in the weeks episode!

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After two incredible matches over the weekend, Mitch has called in the big guns to celebrate this historic occasion. Mark 'Ando' Anderson is back on the pod with Off The Ruck Host John 'Fergo' Ferguson to chat all things Waratahs Lions and Wallabies Fiji.

Did the Waratahs claim a moral victory over the Lions?

Are the Wallabies primed to take down Andy Farrells men after a tough encounter with Fiji in Newcastle?

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The Wallabies and Joe Schmidt have announced their first team of 2025, as they prepare to take on Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.

Some surprise inclusions were made and some interesting combinations mean this Wallabies side has a lot to prove as they start their Test season for 2025.

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It's time for the NSW Waratahs to get their crack at the 2025 British and Irish Lions in front of a sold out Allianz Stadium in Sydney! Where can the Waratahs attack this proficient Lions outfit and how can they stop them scoring 50+? Tune in to find out!

Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!

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Another game which was close at halftime, but the cohesion and depth of the Lions is really showing, highlighting how big the divide between Test and provincial level is.

We look at the key areas of the game for each team and the key players from both sides as the Wallabies games draw nearer, and finally, we finish on the locked-in Lions, who are the players we believe are guaranteed of a starting XV spot in G1 against the Wallabies.

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00:00 New crowd record at the game

03:00 Game review

11:51 The Reds/Wallabies' key players

18:07 The Lions' key players

23:45 Locked-in Lions for Test 1 v Wallabies

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The Queensland Reds will host the second match of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, and this time it will play out on Wednesday night local Aussie time in Brisbane, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!

Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!

00:00 Thoughts on the tour so far

02:38 Reds team review

14:02 Lions team review

24:31 Tactical takes for the match

31:25 Game predictions

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The Western Force have kicked of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in style, in front of an impressive crowd at Optus Stadium in Perth

Mitch and John Ferguson review all the action from the game, whilst discussing who learnt more from the fixture, Joe Schmidt or Andy Farrell?

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The Western Force host the first match of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, and all the action kicks off Saturday night local Aussie time in Perth, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!

This is a new collab between Off the Ruck and Scrumbags Podcast group, giving you a midweek deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data which makes the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!

00:00 Welcome to this new collab!

01: Force gameday team review

09:21 Lions gameday team review

17:17 Tactical takeaways for the Force

20:40 Tactical takeaways for the Lions

25:55 All eyes on Ben Donaldson

27:15 Game predictions

22:55 Backrow for Fiji Test

23:45 Stats on Tizzano v McReight

26:35 Why now for Ryan Lonergan?

29:03 What to expect during the Lions series

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