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LISTEN: The Offload on Tour - Summer Tests special

The Sky Sports teams in South Africa and Australia discuss all the latest stories as England and Ireland seek revenge down south this weekend. Features interviews with Brad Shields, Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira and Johnny Sexton plus expert views from Stuart Barnes, Miles Harrison & Alan Quinlan.

Gail Davis hosts this rugby podcast special which features interviews with England lock Maro Itoje and South African stalwart Tendai Mtawarira, who will earn his 100th cap against Eddie Jones' side.

Meanwhile, in Melbourne, The Offload catches up with Johnny Sexton as Joe Schmidt's much-changed Ireland attempt to make-up for their 18-9 first-Test defeat to Australia in Brisbane.

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But where does last week's 42-29 comeback win by South Africa over England leave the fortunes of both sides ahead of the second Test?

Miles Harrison and Stuart Barnes analyse the big calls and ask if Brad Shields has been included for a leadership boost at the cost of Chris Robshaw.

In Australia, Michael Cheika has been lauded for his side's tactical performance in landing defeat on Ireland for the first time in 12 Tests.

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Former Irish international Alan Quinlan and Mark Robson hear from manager Joe Schmidt, and expect an improved performance from Ireland.

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And in a lighter aside, and in the best tradition of touring, the team reflect on their favourite personal off-field tour stories.

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