It’s Test Week. At last.

The tour has been limping along– but now it’s time for the main event. The first showdown between the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies is here, and Rugby Unity is on the frontlines.

Joining host David Pembroke are former Wallaby Ben Alexander and RugbyPass journalist Finn Morton for a midweek deep dive into latest news and views before Saturday’s match.

The trio break down:

· Australia’s surprise fly-half pick and what it says about Joe Schmidt’s game plan

· The Lions’ internal belief they could be “the greatest touring side of all time”

· What losing Skelton and Valetini will mean for Wallaby momentum

· Joseph Sua'ali'i’s moment to become a global superstar – or fade under the high ball

· And why the success of this series hinges on authentic crowd energy, not marketing spin

It’s not just about tactics and team sheets. It’s about belief. About history. About fans in gold showing up and getting loud.

If the Wallabies don’t win in Brisbane, the series might be over before it starts.

What does it really take to ignite Australian rugby? Maybe the answer lies not just in the coaching box or player huddles – but in the stands.

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What happens when a Brumbies legend takes the top job in World Rugby?

In this milestone episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke sits down with Dr Brett Robinson, the new Chairman of World Rugby. This isn’t just a catch-up between two mates — it’s a front-row seat to rugby’s future.

With no Eddie this week, Pemby goes deep on the off-field playbook:

• How do we unify a fractured global game?
• Can rugby finally fix its finances?
• Is the USA ready for a Rugby World Cup boom?
• What does true collaboration look like in a sport built on tradition?

Brett outlines his 4–7 year strategic vision — from launching the Nations Cup to tapping into growth markets like India and North America. He opens up on:

• The opportunity in global alignment
• Why culture and values are our greatest advantage
• His thoughts on R360, professional league instability, and why World Rugby needs to move faster
• What Hong Kong China’s qualification really means for the sport’s global footprint
• And yes — he’s heard the criticism. On TMOs. On slow reform. On governance. But he’s not backing down.

“This is a plan built by the game, for the game — to hold no one back, and leave no one behind.”

One of the most important episodes we’ve done yet. Because if rugby’s golden decade is coming, we need more than hype. We need a plan.

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The Lions are building momentum — but can the Wallabies match their fire?

In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones unpack the final weekend before the first Test — from refereeing chaos to crowd energy and everything in between.

It’s a critical moment for Australian rugby — on the pitch and in the stands.

Topics covered:

• Tactical breakdown of Springboks v Ireland, Fiji v Scotland, and the flat Adelaide match
• Eddie on Japan vs Wales and inconsistent officiating
• Where the Lions hold the edge — and where Australia can strike
• South Africa’s scary depth and Fiji’s infectious joy
• Why the Adelaide game lacked purpose and passion
• Port Elizabeth done right — music, crowd, magic
• Eddie’s keys to a Wallabies upset: early pressure, contestable kicks, fast start
• Referee and TMO concerns that are damaging the game
• Why Brisbane’s crowd needs to show up loud

Plus:

• Willie le Roux’s 100th cap
• Pablo Matera makes history
• Honest reflections on World Rugby’s challenges

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