In this episode, The Rugby Mafia dissect the Lions’ dominant 48–0 demolition of the AUNZ Invitational XV at Adelaide Oval—a clinical, cohesive, and crushing performance that showcased eight top-quality tries and a flawless defensive display. Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe stole the spotlight with a powerful hat-trick, while Ben White, Sione Tuipulotu, Scott Cummings, Rónan Kelleher, and Henry Pollock all added their names to the scoresheet. Ben Earl’s breakdown work and overall impact earned him Player of the Match honours, signaling serious form ahead of the Test series.

But it wasn’t without tension—hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie left with a head knock, raising selection concerns, and Garry Ringrose also faced a concussion scare, prompting emergency cover We'll unpack how those developments may alter the Lions' first Test lineup.

In just five minutes The Rugby Mafia breakdown the trademark physicality, tactical precision, emerging depth, and what this statement performance means with just one week until the first Test in Brisbane.

Born on the fringes of rival territories, John Dalzeil has always thrived in the margins—turning regional rivalry into personal fuel. In Border Crossing, The Rugby Mafia trace his transition from local hero to international figure, uncovering how crossing lines—geographical, competitive, and mental—shaped his game and his character. Brash yet thoughtful, boundary-breaking yet grounded, Dalzeil’s story is one of crossing borders and redefining them—on the field and beyond. All in five minutes.

Bursting off the bench or slamming into the action from the first whistle, Tomos Williams is the spark that sets waves of momentum rolling for Wales. With a heart-breaking exit, The Ripple Effect, The Rugby Mafia dive into an examination of the scrappy tenacity, tactical sharpness, and searing speed that define his game. From schoolboy standout to international dynamo, Williams embodies how one spark of brilliance at nine can shift an entire match. This is the story of a pocket-sized catalyst whose impact reverberates far beyond his stature. We then assess the impact of his departure on the rest of the tour. All in five minutes.