RuggaMatrix International 003 – Chocolates in New York Buffets in Japan

2009 starts with a bang for the RuggaMatrix crew and what a show we have for you first up in the New Year. Mark Cashman returns from his visit to Perth to give us a full rundown on the coaching situation at the Western Force. Conditions are cool in the northern hemisphere but for Ewen McKenzie the action has been red hot. Stade Francais is in sizzling form as the French Top 14 heats up. Les Kiss casts an eagle eye across teams in Ireland and the UK including Eddie Jones’ latest blasting of the Experimental Law Variations or ELVs. We introduce a new character to our colourful cast this week. Bruce McLane, coach of the New York Athletic Club in the United States brings a fresh perspective on the game and not just regarding his home country. A regular contributor to www.americanrugbynews.com Bruce reveals the very latest on the U.S.A coaching drama involving Australia’s Scott Johnson and his bold plan to save the United States Eagles. Our special guest star is former Wallaby tighthead prop Ben Darwin. Ben joins Mark and Djuro from Tokyo for a lengthy discussion about the game in Japan. It’s an amazing insight into an often misunderstood region of the game. Above all it’s a fun show to start the year as Super 14 preparations reach their climax and Europe starts the long haul home.