Title winning Mo'unga straight back in ABs? Plus, Super Rugby finals breakdown.

Title winning Mo'unga straight back in ABs? Plus, Super Rugby finals breakdown.

Author: Fandom Media June 3, 2025 Duration: 55:30

A huge week of rugby to talk, with the Super Rugby playoffs this weekend. With Brynna celebrating the end of his Japanese season, Ross and Jippa are joined by Welsh Grand Slam hero Hadleigh Parkes on the panel.


Who will win the qualifying finals and why? What's going on with the crazy Super Rugby playoffs format and why are the Blues so edgy on social media.


Richie Mo'unga's earned his 11th domestic title in 11 years, after back-to-back trophies with Japanese side Toshiba. When he returns to New Zealand, will he walk back into the All Blacks ahead of Beauden and DMac? What would you do?





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