Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is our special guest on RuggaMatrix 063 - Culture Shock.

We continue to debate the new law interpretations at the breakdown and we once again go in-depth on the subject.

Our expert panel includes Robbie and Sydney Morning Herald Chief Rugby Correspondent Greg Growden.

Les Kiss fires back from a Northern point of view as Robbie Deans makes the argument for change.

It’s another great discussion and we guarantee that you won’t agree with at least someone but that’s what it’s all about.

Of course 6 Nations with Southern Hemisphere referees involved this weekend could make things really interesting with the competition on a knife’s edge.

So from 6 Nations to Super Rugby – we have it covered on Show 063 – Culture Shock.

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RuggaMatrix looks at a controversial round of Heineken Cup .. another replacement blunder has marred the quarter-finals make up.

Top 14 ploughed on while most other comps have a rest heading into the 6 Nations.

Les Kiss joins us from Ireland’s camp and he gives an up to date form guide on this year’s combatants.

Super Rugby trials continue and Ewen McKenzie details how the refereeing of the breakdown will open the game up in 2010.

We also hear from Justin Harrison. He plays his first match for the Brumbies this weekend after completing an 8 month suspension for drug use.

It’s a fascinating chat with a man who is now trying to resurrect his rugby career.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS – LOOSEHEAD PROP

We’ve covered Tighthead, now the expert RuggaMatrix panel looks at the other side of the scrum. With thousands of scrum engagements between them .. Ewen McKenzie and Mark Cashman tear into this subject with gusto.

Scrum talk never sounded so good!

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RuggaMatrix breaks new ground this week with Ewen McKenzie’s exclusive review of Invictus, the inspirational film about the 1995 Rugby World.

In the real world we hammer Les Kiss over his Six Nations squad and we ask him your questions about the players left out.

The Heineken Cup is massive this weekend so what better way to prepare than downloading Show 058 of RuggaMatrix.

We go through the major matches and discuss the possibilities.

Super Rugby trials begin this weekend and we take a look at the season ahead.

Our IN DEPTH ANALYSIS this week is VIDEO ANALYSIS – TRAINING.

As video capture and replay technology improves we look at the value of on-field video review during training.

The idea isn’t new but the rapid improvements in screen technologies could see teams at all levels adopting real time review and correction.

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Happy New Year!

The RuggaMatrix Team is back for another year with more commentary and analysis.

Who else but Les Kiss was the inspiration for the show's title?!

We start 2010 with a look at the big freeze, the Heineken Cup, Six Nations and Super 14.

The Six Nations Squads are starting to hit the press and we check out England’s line up.

Our In-Depth Analysis is COUNTER RUCKING.

A subject suggested by one our listeners and the panel get stuck right into it.

We’re just getting started so why not join Djuro, Mark, Les and Ewen as they guide your through both hemispheres of the game.

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This is our Christmas Show with special guest Lote Tuqiri and Peter Hewat like you’ve never heard them before. It’s our last show for 2009 but we’ll be back in two weeks to tackle the all the big issues of 2010.

Ewen McKenzie and Les Kiss take a well earned rest while we engage in some serious but mostly light-hearted banter between Lote and Pete.

It’s Lote’s most extensive interview since taking up his contract with Leicester so hear what he has to say about playing for the Tigers, eye gouging, his future and a host of other subjects.

The last quarter of the show is really a bar chat between a couple of good friends. (This is a disclaimer I guess)

And don’t forget it’s your last chance before December 25 to get 20% off your associate membership when you buy a coaching manual from bobwyerrugby.com.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all.

Team RuggaMatrix.

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