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The Greatest Ever Game of Rugby | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep6

March 17, 2026·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

AI declares Piri's team last in the Super Rugby draft, sparking immediate rivalry among the hosts.

This episode of the Pick & Go Rugby Podcast reviews the latest Super Rugby Pacific and Six Nations action, featuring hosts Steve and Geoff alongside producer Lee. They analyze team performances and debate a historic match from the recent Six Nations finale. The hosts begin by sharing AI-generated rankings of their Super Rugby fantasy draft teams, with "Surly's" team rated first due to players like Damien McKenzie and Will Jordan. They recap Hurricanes and Force match details, noting the impact of substitutes Tyrell Lomax and Ruben Love. The discussion covers Fiji's significant home win over the Brumbies in poor conditions, attributing it to Fijian adaptability and style. Analysis of the Crusaders' win highlights Will Jordan's return, while the Highlanders' loss is framed as a missed opportunity. The Reds' narrow victory over the Waratahs is examined, with praise for Carter Gordon's development. The Blues' win against Moana Pasifika is described as a match where depth and set-piece structure proved decisive. A major segment debates whether the recent high-scoring France versus England Six Nations match, featuring 13 tries and a last-minute penalty, is the greatest game ever. Geoff argues World Cup finals like the 1995 final hold greater weight due to higher stakes, while Steve emphasizes the spectacle of recent World Cup quarterfinals. The hosts critique specific moments, like an English player not scoring under the posts and a costly turnover by Tom Curry. Steve states any game where England loses is a celebration, citing their four consecutive losses. In a lighter segment, they discuss rugby players who would make good Samoan chiefs, mentioning figures like Michael Jones for their mana. For upcoming games, they preview the Highlanders as home underdogs against the Hurricanes, with Steve favoring the points start. They split on the Chiefs versus Brumbies match, with Geoff backing the Chiefs and Steve the desperate Brumbies. Both see the Fiji versus Reds match as a coin toss, leaning slightly towards Fiji at home. The tone is casual and conversational, filled with insider rugby banter and personal anecdotes. This episode is ideal for dedicated Super Rugby and Six Nations fans who enjoy detailed match analysis and panel discussions. Listeners seeking highly structured analysis or those unfamiliar with the hosts' inside jokes might find it less engaging.

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A blunt, lively read on how one late-game collapse changes everything.

Pick and Go spends its time on the Six Nations finish, and England's late choices give the discussion its bite. The panel keeps the tone brisk and pointed, with the missing-guest chatter adding a little color before the rugby talk takes over.

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You want a blunt read on England's self-inflicted finish and the Six Nations finale.

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