The wait is over, 2023 be gone, the international test season is back!

The guests come thick and fast this week, as Christy Doran and Matt Toomua preview the first match of the Joe Schmidt Wallaby era against Wales, and are joined by newly returned Western Force prop (Dr.) Tom Robertson and BBC Wales Sport journalist Gareth Griffiths to discuss this critical fixture for both sides.

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Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua

Guests: Tom Robertson & Gareth Griffiths

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The international test window is around the corner!

The Blues wrapped up the Super Rugby Pacific competition in style, while both the Wallabies and All Blacks announced their squads for the mid-year internationals. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the latest news on planet rugby, including the latest Dan McKellar's shock departure from the Leicester Tigers, and more.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Finally, the first Wallabies squad for 2024 is here!

Joe Schmidt has announced his team that will take into the Wales-Georgia series, so The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper, fresh off squad announcements, pressers and travel, give their thoughts on who has been included and excluded - plus give their quickfire predictions for the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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It's the Final week! What BETTER time to get the Voice of Rugby himself on, Gordon Bray!

Gordon joins Christy Doran and Matt Toomua to discuss the need for Immortals to be recognised in Australian rugby and his thoughts on the way forward for Australian rugby. Christy and Matt also discuss the Brumbies semi-final loss, Super Rugby Pacific, and preview the big dance this weekend in Auckland.

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Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua

Guest: Gordon Bray

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Matt Toomua got the call-up to the Wallabies! It's official! Where will he be playing exactly? Listen to the pod to find out!

Matt is joined by Christy Doran (in transit back from London), to discuss the results from the Quarter-Finals, the final match of the Melbourne Rebels, and what the Brumbies need to do to taste victory at Eden Park and snap a 17 game finals losing streak for Australian sides in New Zealand.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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And then, there were eight.

The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper discuss the first week of finals in Super Rugby Pacific, and give their picks as to who will go through to semis - as well as discussing what future models of finals might look like with changes afoot in the competition.

Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony Harper

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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So, who has been the STANDOUT players of the 2024 Super Rugby season?

Christy Doran and Matt Toomua take a break from roasting coffee beans to chat about who they think would make their season XV for Super Rugby Pacific - plus discuss the latest news out of Melbourne, the Aussie Sevens win in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt's first squad as Wallaby coach.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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What a weekend of rugby that looms ahead - and that was even before the news that dropped this morning.

The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper jump on for this special rapid-fire edition of the podcast, giving their picks for the upcoming weekend, and provide the latest updates on the incredible news of the Melbourne Rebels axing from Super Rugby Pacific.

Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony Harper

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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