Season 5 is here and it already feels like Season 4. Benetton are 0 from 2 at home after a crushing loss to Connacht, with 20 missed tackles and a worrying lack of desire in the backs. Meanwhile, Zebre put in a stunning late comeback against Cardiff, scoring three tries in nine minutes and showing the heart Benetton are missing.

We break down both games, look ahead to Week 3 (Scarlets away and Edinburgh at home), and discuss whether Jacob Umaga can become the leader Benetton's backs desperately need. Plus: Italian gym membership bureaucracy, the lost phone saga, and why carrier pigeons should make a comeback.


00:00 — Intro & Benetton defense

05:00 — 20 missed tackles

08:30 — Backs don't care

10:00 — Leaders & Negri injury

13:00 — Who leads the backs?

15:00 — Negri prognosis

17:30 — Scarlets must-win

20:00 — Zebre backline & Allan

25:00 — Tommy Allan & carrier pigeons

30:00 — Gym hassle & lost phone

35:00 — Phone tracker & anger

39:00 — Sign-off

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