The crew gets back together following a massive weekend of sports, analyzing New South Wales' tough loss in State of Origin Game 2 and looking ahead to the highly anticipated Super Rugby final. Plus, Hurricanes prop Pasioli Tosi joins the show to talk team vibes and his favorite pre-game playlists.
1. State of Origin Game 2 Review
A Tale of Two Halves: Searley shares his experience watching the game from the comfort of his bed, noting that the Blues dominated early but completely collapsed in the second half.
Pre-Game Speech Rumors: The team discusses a leak from the camp alleging that coach Laurie Daley's pre-game rev-up speeches have been less than motivating for the boys.
Interchange Questions: Lee and Searley question some of Daley's substitution choices, including limited minutes for top performers and shifting players out of position.
Looking to Game 3: The team discusses potential lineup changes for the decider at Suncorp Stadium, hoping for an SOS call to Ivan Cleary or the return of a healthy Latrell Mitchell.
2. Super Rugby: Warriors vs. Cowboys in Christchurch
The Venue: For the first time ever, Te Kaha New Zealand Stadium is hosting a league game, which sold out in just 15 minutes.
Matchup Concerns: The team discusses the speed of the Cowboys' outside backs and the potential threat of high-scoring under the roof.
The Warriors Pop-Up Shop: Beccie B highlights the Warriors' temporary shop located near the stadium, open daily for fans to grab limited-edition merchandise.
3. The Super Rugby Grand Final: Hurricanes vs. Chiefs
A Historic Final: Both the Hurricanes and the Chiefs are hungry for a title, with the Hurricanes seeking their first win in a decade and the Chiefs eager to snap a four-game final losing streak.
The Blueprint: Searley points out that the team able to slow down the ruck on defense will likely secure the win.
Fan Energy: For the first time ever, the stadium is permitting fans to bring cowbells inside, adding to what is already expected to be a packed, high-energy atmosphere.
4. Special Guest: Pasioli Tosi
Hurricanes prop and All Black Pasioli Tosi stops by the studio to talk about the upcoming final.
Managing the Nerves: Pasioli shares how the team is dealing with the pressure by focusing on their usual routine and making their last week together last as long as possible.
Team Songs: Pasioli laughs off the viral popularity of the team's victory songs on social media and admits to the pressure of keeping the rhythm on the wheelie bin.
Pre-Game Tunes: Tosi reveals that his pre-game routine transitions from relaxing reggae music to fast-paced tracks once he hits the changing rooms to stretch.
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Corbin's Pick: Chiefs to win (Head-to-head)
Beccie B's Pick: Warriors to win (Head-to-head)
Lee's Pick: Newcastle Knights to win (Head-to-head)
Searley's Pick: Melbourne Storm to beat the Raiders (Head-to-head)