Rising threats and rivalries - Wallabies v Japan, R360, and Rugby League in the Pacific

With the Wallabies soon to land in Tokyo, David Pembroke, Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie dive into the battles shaping the game — from Japan’s growing influence in global rugby to the nuisance that is R360 and the very real and effective threat of Rugby League to threaten Rugby’s traditional hold on the Pacific.
Can rugby evolve from within, or does it need a total disruption?

In this episode
00:10 🏉 Tokyo calling — Rugby Unity on tour in Japan
03:39 🇯🇵 Eddie Jones on why Japan matters to world rugby
04:14 💴 How Japan’s economy could power global growth
04:36 🌊 Rugby League’s $600 million Pacific push — threat or opportunity?
07:35 💬 Eddie Jones: “World Rugby doesn’t care” — and why that’s dangerous
10:35 ⚡ R360 explained — disruption or disaster?
16:26 💥 Eddie and David clash on whether rugby needs a shake-up
20:45 🇦🇺 Wallabies v Japan A preview — what’s at stake
23:55 🧠 Mental toughness and lessons from Australia’s rise
27:30 🎯 Ewen McKenzie on selections, depth, and the Northern tour
47:00 🔥 Refereeing consistency, yellow cards & fixing the laws
📌 Who wins — Wallabies or Japan? Comment below with your pick!

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