Robert Irwin reveals 49ers-Rams as NFL's first Aussie stop on Day 4 at Super Bowl Radio Row

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area

Football, Nfl, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, Matt Maiocco

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Australian conservationist and television personality Robert Irwin broke the news that the 49ers and Rams will play in the NFL's first Australia game next season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Irwin joined "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco, with a python in tow, to discuss what NFL fans can expect from the first game down under. Local legends, Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming and 49ers Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis, followed to offer their views on San Francisco's offensive line and linebacking corps, respectively. Willis also shared what motivated him to make it to the NFL, while Flemming offered insight into his first impression of Heisman Trophy winner and College National Champion Fernando Mendoza. Matt then checked in with the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, to get to the bottom of the 49ers' injury concerns. Finally, 49ers Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice stopped by to share how he grew out of his shell in the NFL and discusses what type of wideout the Red and Gold need to acquire for next season.

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0:20.0	The NFL's goal of expanding their global footprint involves the 49ers and an NFC West rival traveling to the land down under during the 2026 season.
0:29.6	On Thursday, the league announced the teams that will take the field for the first ever game in Australia.
0:34.6	The Los Angeles Rams are the home team and the 49ers were selected as their opponent.
0:40.3	We will get you set for that matchup with the help of Australian conservationists, wildlife photographer, and television personality Robert Irwin.
0:48.3	We will also hear from Hall of Famers Patrick Willis and Jerry Rice. So much of the talk about the 49ers this season
0:55.7	has centered on their string of injuries.
0:57.9	We sat down with the NFL's chief medical officer
1:00.6	to get his take on the situation.
1:03.0	And we also caught up with Giants Play-by-Playman,
1:06.1	Dave Fleming, to get his take on the wildness of Radio Row.
1:09.8	We'll have all that and much more on this episode of 49ers talk
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