Altitude Sickness: Can England Find a Cure?

Altitude Sickness: Can England Find a Cure?

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July 5, 2026 · 52 min · Season 6 · Episode 41

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The episode discusses England's performance against South Africa in the Nations Championship and debates the role of Shaun Edwards in the team's struggles.

South Africa reminded everyone exactly why they're world champions, brushing England aside 45-21 at altitude in Johannesburg to open the new Nations Championship. Payno, Hask and Tins dig into where it really went wrong for England, not the early 17-0 hole (they clawed back to within three at half-time), but the, two costly yellow cards, and defensive system the boys argue isn't getting the best out of these players. It sparks a proper debate about whether Shaun Edwards is the "elephant in the room" England can't keep ignoring. The lads give their early thoughts on the tournament itself. Plus Wales' back-to-back wins, Dave Rennie's winning start with the All Blacks, Ireland's fightback in Australia. 🛞 00:00 Season 6 is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 🤔 01:16 Does the New Nations Championship Make Sense? 📊 02:54 Round One Results 🏉 06:30 England vs South Africa Breakdown 🐘 16:10 Shaun Edwards "Elephant In The Room" 🚗 33:31 Refund Club 🔥 34:33 Australia vs Ireland Thriller 🇳🇿 39:43 All Blacks Edge France 🌸 43:54 Japan Upset Italy and Wales Rise 📋 47:19 Table Round Up 🚗 Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors…

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Hosts: Payno, Hask, Tins

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Organizations: All Blacks, Wales, Ireland, South Africa, France, Italy, Japan

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