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Should Van Rensburg be in the England squad?

5/18/20261 hr 4 min

Steve Borthwick's latest England training squad includes Benhard Janse Van Rensburg, who has qualified on residency grounds. Does it make sense for him to be parachuted directly into the set up? Or is it a bad look for the RFU and their talent pipelines?

Alfie Reynolds, Charlie Morgan and Will Kelleher chat about that and the news that South African sides might pull out of the Champions Cup. Is this a good or a bad thing for the competition?

Bordeaux attack coach Noel McNamara speaks to Will ahead of the Champions Cup final this weekend as they take on Leinster. The lads reflect on the end of the Women's 6 Nations as the Red Roses won the title again. And, they review a 'disgraceful' defeat for Bristol in the Prem as Pat Lam's side conceded over 90 points.

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Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Alfie Reynolds· Host0:00

    Today's episode of The Ruck is brought to you by Allianz. They've been part of the rugby family for over 13 years now, backing the game at every level, from the muddy grassroots pitches to the biggest stages in the sport. And their partnership with the home of England Rugby, Allianz Stadium, isn't just about putting a name on the building, it's about backing the future of the game and the generations still to come. We're proud to have them on board. Let's get into it. [upbeat music] Hello, this is The Ruck, the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Busy show on the way. The end of the Women's Six Nations, the Prem run-in is hotting up, and we've got the Champions Cup Final to look ahead to as well. I'm Alfie Reynolds. Alongside me in studio today is Will Kelleher. Hi, Will.

  2. Will Kelleher· Panelist0:57

    Hello.

  3. Alfie Reynolds· Host0:58

    And Charlie Morgan.

  4. Will Kelleher· Panelist0:59

    Hello, pal.

  5. Alfie Reynolds· Host0:59

    How we doing, boys? Lots to get into on the show today.

  6. Will Kelleher· Panelist1:01

    It's huge, and this is our smartest pod ever, I would say.

  7. Alfie Reynolds· Host1:04

    I'm very much- But no one can see us ... I, well, it's not- We're not on video, today ... it's not videoed, and I am very much letting the side down as well in, in terms of those stakes.

  8. Will Kelleher· Panelist1:11

    Do you want to explain why?

  9. Alfie Reynolds· Host1:11

    Yes, so today it is the annual- The annual Rugby Union Writers' Club lunch.

  10. Will Kelleher· Panelist1:17

    And listen to this. [bell rings] We have the Pat Marshall Trophy with us.

  11. Alfie Reynolds· Host1:22

    Which is- It, it's more impressive than it sounds ... [laughs] explained for people that don't know who Pat Marshall is.

  12. Will Kelleher· Panelist1:26

    So every year, the Rugby Writers' Club membership vote for

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