In this week's RFU Gillette Rugby podcast, we hear from USA Rugby's Chief Exec Nigel Melville ahead of next month's Barclays Churchill Cup, that sees England Saxons face USA ahead of the two nations' RWC 2007 clash.
Charlie Hodgson updates us on his progress since returning to England from his rehab programme in the States.
Finally, rugby's motor mouth Austin Healey takes a look at the line ups for this weekend's Heineken Cup semi finals.
You can listen to the full interviews by clicking on the Gillette Rugby Podcast logo on RFU.com/podcast from 12pm today, Friday.
You are welcome to use any content from the podcast with a credit for the Gillette Rugby Podcast available from www.RFU.com/podcast.
Launched last November, the weekly Gillette Rugby Podcast takes a topical look at the world of rugby, addressing issues from the elite game right through to the grass roots. It is available to download free from www.RFU.com/podcast, www.mygillette.co.uk or itunes every Friday lunchtime.
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