# Do Melbourne travel plans give 49ers edge over Rams in Week 1 showdown?

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Podcast: [49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/49ers-talk-a-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-437842)
Published: 2026-09-09T22:00:00+00:00
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“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, and discuss the teams’ different approaches to international travel. Then, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down key matchups in their NFC West division rivalry game. Also, former 49ers great Ricky Watters joins Matt in Melbourne to discuss San Francisco's international brand appeal.

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