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Ep.121 - Bledisloe rivalries and tough pills to swallow with Sir Steve Hansen

Season 3, Ep. 58

It's Bledisloe Cup week! The biggest week of the year in the Aussie rugby calendar sees Christy Doran and Matt To'omua sit down with one of the greats of the game, former All Black coach and World Cup winner, Sir Steve Hansen.


They discuss the challenges the game faces in the Southern Hemisphere, what the Bledisloe Cup means, making sure you are not THE coach who loses the Cup to Australia, an outsider's perspective on Australian rugby's challenges, and more. Christy and Matt also take time to answer questions sent in from the Roar audience!



Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Guests: Sir Steve Hansen

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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