The Ruck

What are the odds that England beat South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday?

From South Africa, Will Kelleher is joined by Alex Lowe and Charlie Morgan to look ahead to England’s massive opening clash in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park. The panel debates whether Steve Borthwick's side can pull off a monumental upset on South African soil. Is this team stronger than anything they selected in the 6 Nations? How will Henry Pollock perform as he faces the Springboks for the first time? And, how will England play, following their dismal 6 Nations?

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The inaugural Nations Championship starts this weekend but does rugby need it? Do fans even know or care what it is?

Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Charlie Morgan are in South Africa ahead of England's match in Johannesburg on Saturday. They ask whether the re-vamped format will be successful or if it will struggle to breakthrough during a busy summer of sport.

Could it be a good thing long term? Or is it an unnecessary innovation?

They also look ahead to the opening weekend of fixtures and discuss the incredibly strong Springboks team named on Monday morning by Rassie Erasmus.
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Northampton Saints are the champions of England!

They beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in the final to be crowned champions for the second time in three years.

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Charlie Morgan look back on the match and ask what does it mean for Northampton? Does this cement them as the latest dynasty in English rugby?

Will Exeter be able to bounce back from this defeat? And, why is it that the Prem final always delivers such a great occasion?
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Northampton Saints will play Exeter Chiefs in the Prem final on Saturday.

Alfie and Will are at Sandy Park in Devon as they look ahead to the match and chat to Exeter's Director of Rugby Rob Baxter and winger Olly Woodburn.

They discuss whether Northampton Saints will win a second title in three years or whether Exeter are about to finish a remarkable run to the title.

Baxter chats about his pride in getting the club back to the final and what they have learnt from their previous trips to Twickenham. Whilst Olly Woodburn discusses last minute drop goals and celebratory ski goggles.

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Northampton will face Exeter in the Prem final!

Charlie Morgan and Will Kelleher join Alfie Reynolds to look back on the semi-final weekend which produced two excellent matches as Northampton beat rivals Leicester and Exeter produced a comeback to win away against Bath.

Despite all their success under Rob Baxter, was this one of Exeter's great days? They became only the 7th team in Prem history to win away from home in a semi-final.

Have they played their final already? Or can they produce another remarkable result?

Northampton will look to cement themselves as the dominant side in England when they make the trip to Twickenham next weekend. How impressive is it for them to be back in the final again?

Plus, could Maro Itoje really miss England's matches this summer?

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