Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room.

The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend.

They also take a look at the All Blacks' win over a weakened France and South Africa's ruthless display of force against England.

TIMESTAMPS

0'10" Rugby in July - is it strange? How are Ireland feeling at the end of a very long season.

3'20" How did Australia lose that game? Hugh reckons, like the Cork hurlers, winning isn't a habit yet.

8'20" Should Australia have taken that late kick at goal amid ongoing issues at half-back?

12'45" Neil assesses Sam Prendergast's performance as the out-half rebuilds his confidence away from the intense scrutiny of a Six Nations.

17'10" Ciarán Frawley likely to start against Japan as Andy Farrell set to make an unusual number of changes.

18'50" All Blacks remain a work in progress under Dave Rennie.

20'30" England not getting better under Steve Borthwick. Bernard has heard Johann van Graan being sized up as his replacement.

27'10" Springboks' excellence built on battle stats.

34'10" Update on Jeremy Loughman and Irsh health ahead of Japan Test.

36'00" Neil's packing technique versus Moss Keane

Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room.The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend.They also take a look at the All Blacks' win over a weakened France and South Africa's ruthless display of force against England.TIMESTAMPS0'10" Rugby in July - is it strange? How are Ireland feeling at the end of a very long season.3'20" How did Australia lose that game? Hugh reckons, like the Cork hurlers, winning isn't a habit yet.8'20" Should Australia have taken that late kick at goal amid ongoing issues at half-back?12'45" Neil assesses Sam Prendergast's performance as the out-half rebuilds his confidence away from the intense scrutiny of a Six Nations.17'10" Ciarán Frawley likely to start against Japan as Andy Farrell set to make an unusual number of changes.18'50" All Blacks remain a work in progress under Dave Rennie.20'30" England not getting better under Steve Borthwick. Bernard has heard Johann van Graan being sized up as his replacement.27'10" Springboks' excellence built on battle stats.34'10" Update on Jeremy Loughman and Irsh health ahead of Japan Test.36'00" Neil's packing technique versus Moss Keane

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