This weekend we've got a bonus episode for you in the Rugby Direct feed - The new podcast 'Rivals' from Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield. Episodes are released every Thursday, and a perfect complement for Rugby Direct.

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The Wallabies refusing to release their top players for the British & Irish Lions’ tour games against Super Rugby teams... smart long game or a mistake?

This week on Rugby Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan go head-to-head on:
– Joe Schmidt and Wallabies’ strategy
– Argentina's form vs. the Lions
– Damian McKenzie’s form, still world class or slipping?
– Razor’s All Blacks picks, and who missed out!
– Rassie’s bold youth call for the Springboks

New episodes weekly with top-tier rugby analysis from both sides of the globe. Hit subscribe for more, find the audio-only episodes on all podcast apps by searching for 'Rugby Rivals'!

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