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Atko and Payto discuss the chances of Roosters star, Sam Walker, defecting to Rugby; changes to the Wallabies tour squad; favourites for the John Eales Medal; and Italy’s view on Mark Nawaqanitawase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case the Trans-Tasman torment on the field wasn’t enough, we dive into a post mortem of another Bledisloe defeat for the Wallabies. Plus - who will make the Wallabies Nations championship squad and say farewell to a legend in Gold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atko and Payto discuss the return to rugby union for superstar winger, Mark Nawaqanitawase and his future with the Wallabies. Also on the agenda: a festival of rugby, who’s who left out of the Aus A squad and a touching tribute by Rugby Australia  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Payto and Atko return with news of a Suaalii positional switch, NZ Rugby looking at breakaway options and private investment circling the Waratahs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boks and All Blacks blow ups and backlash; Wallabies changes; and we call Tom Decent about his golf game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Payto and Atko sink their teeth into a feast of questions… Wallabies, Wallaroos, Celebrity Rugby duo names, worrying Waratahs and more. 00:00 Welcome to Inside Line00:23 Argentina throwback and the mailbag episode01:38 Who starts in the Wallabies centres?03:05 Where Les Kiss sees Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii05:06 Could captain Harry Wilson be rested?06:55 Are the Wallabies still building depth?08:11 Should Australia settle on its best 23?09:50 Argentina weakened by European departures10:35 How Regulation 9 applies to overseas players13:26 Why Tupou and Hooper remain with the Wallabies15:26 The risks of relying on overseas-based players15:38 What should the McReight-Tizzano combination be called?18:02 Can McReight and Tizzano play together?20:29 Dave Rennie’s All Blacks revival22:38 Would Rugby Australia regret sacking Rennie?23:26 Why Wallabies players still love Rennie25:15 The sliding-doors question from 202326:45 Rennie’s return to Australia27:12 How Rennie could help trans-Tasman rugby30:31 All Blacks stun the Springboks31:27 What went wrong for the Wallaroos?33:31 The Black Ferns’ tight-five dominance34:10 Could Mike Cron help the Wallaroos?35:58 Finding Australia’s next generation of female forwards37:52 Ballymore’s redevelopment explained39:44 The project’s long and complicated history42:03 Why government funding finally arrived44:19 Rugby’s valuable Brisbane asset45:50 Should Waratahs supporters be worried?46:18 Lachlan Hooper joins the Reds47:37 The problem with focusing on famous surnames48:01 Why players are leaving the Waratahs48:52 Can Michael Cheika rebuild the roster?50:12 How worried should Waratahs supporters be?51:20 Final thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Australia Director of Women’s High Performance, Tim Walsh, joins Atko and Payto to talk Wallaroos, Sevens and women’s rugby. Oh, and Michael Cheika is back!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Payto and Atko are joined by Nick “Fang” Phipps to talk Waratahs return; the Wallaroos finally have a new coach, with a catch; and why no one should disrespect Japan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iain Payten reports from the land of the rising sun ahead of the Wallabies next test; plus JD and Atko talk veteran playmakers returning to Super Rugby and the stars aligning for the next Wallaroos coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Drennan brings back retro jerseys and a bit of Irish class as GAA gets a run on a rugby podcast; also Joe Schmidt returns to Ireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to expect from Les Kiss’s first Wallabies squad? What does Kiss need to fix that Joe couldn’t? Where will a young star end up? And Argy Bargy not on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing the effectiveness of RA’s coaching transition plan, Schmidt’s complicated selections and why so many Aussies play for other nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atko and Payto go head to head on the Donaldson penalty goal; Is Marky Mark destined to return to rugby league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A BIG return looking at Waratahs coaching candidates, naming a wallabies team and Rugby learning from the FIFA World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.