It was a crazy weekend of international rugby! 🏉In this episode of Bench Opinions, we break down every major clash from November 1st — starting with the massive Ireland v New Zealand showdown in Chicago, where Tadhg Beirne’s red card sparked chaos and controversy. Did he deserve to see red? 🤔We dive into the incident, how it changed the game, and what it means for Ireland heading into the rest of the November Tests. But that’s not all — there were huge statements across the board: England v Australia – England extend their unbeaten run and thump the Wallabies. Are Borthwick’s men officially back, or did Australia’s injury list make it too easy? South Africa v Japan – The Springboks dominate again, and Sascha Feinberg-Mngomezulu continues to impress. Is this the start of a new era for the Boks’ backline? Scotland v USA – A statement victory for Scotland and a big reality check for USA Rugby ahead of their 2031 home World Cup. Can they close the gap in time?