Canada have done it again, beating England 31–22 in Ottawa to win the series and defend the Utrecht Shield, and the big question now is what John Mitchell does next with selections, standards, and motivation. David Pembroke, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie unpack how Canada used width, tempo and intent to expose an England side that looked disjointed, despite still having their World Cup-winning tools in isolation. The conversation then swings to the Wallaroos’ 38–31 win over Scotland, where a “greatest hits” of yellow cards and reviews derailed the spectacle and raised bigger questions about common sense, coaching technique, and who’s really in charge of the system. There’s also Black Ferns 31–12 France, Australia A v USA in Nashville, PWR eligibility debates, scrum refereeing in the URC, and what’s next for Eddie Jones and Japan after Fiji’s 34–28 win.
Also in this episode:
● Canada’s width and tap try undo England
● Steve Hansen on motivation: it must come from players
● England selections and “serious conversations” after losses
● Wallaroos v Scotland: yellow cards wreck the flow
● PWR player limits and local development pathways
● Mark Nawaqanitawase, Les Kiss, and Wallabies priorities
PLUS: A wider debate on test windows, player availability, and whether international rugby should lead the global season.
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