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Ep.122 - Rising from the ashes with Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert

Season 3, Ep. 60

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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