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Ep.122 - Rising from the ashes with Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert
Season 3, Ep. 60
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The Bledisloe Cup is staying in New Zealand for another year - but is Australia - finally - about to turn a corner?
Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the thrilling clash in Sydney and look ahead to Wellington, and they are joined this week by Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert for a candid discussion on the future direction of the game, the challenges and opportunities Rugby Australia faces, and more.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua
Guests: Daniel Herbert
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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