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The episode discusses the recent Top 14 final, the upcoming Nations Championship, and various rugby-related news including the ANZAC Day Bledisloe Tests and the end of Moana Pasifika.

Toulouse are champions again, four straight, but it was a strange, storm-interrupted Top 14 final where Montpellier owned the carry count and Toulouse still found a way. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie break down how Toulouse adapted, defended, kicked more than usual, and used set piece control to win when it mattered. From there, the focus swings to a massive opening weekend of the Nations Championship and Nations Cup, including New Zealand v France, South Africa v England, and Australia v Ireland in Sydney. There’s also big calendar news with ANZAC Day Bledisloe Tests confirmed in Brisbane for 2027, 2029 and 2031, and a tough call as Moana Pasifika is officially no more. Off-field, the pair tackle the global season stalemate, private equity questions around CVC and Silver Lake, and what rugby can learn from the Football World Cup’s eye-watering crowds and presentation. Also in this episode: ● Toulouse adapt with defence, kicking, and set piece control ● Dupont and Top 14 players released for Nations Championship ● ANZAC Day Bledisloe Tests confirmed for Brisbane 2027–2031 ● Moana Pasifika ends as Super Rugby finances get questioned ● Private equity debate: CVC, Silver Lake…

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