Aotearoa Rugby Pod

All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa’i joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod ahead of the clash with Ireland at Eden Park.

Tupou opens up about becoming one of the All Blacks’ biggest on-field menaces and how Brodie Retallick inspired it.

He also explains why there is “no hiding anymore” in the new All Blacks regime and how Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan inspired one of his Super Rugby tries.

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In our weekly Boks Watch segment, as we gear up for the Greatest Rivalry Tour:

The Springboks were scratchy but the depth of talent coming through should worry the rest of world rugby.

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Did Scotland also uncover genuine flaws in the Boks’ defensive system or were they able to exploit a few moments of poor execution?

Plus, we break down Boan Venter’s ridiculous strong-man carry and ask how anyone was supposed to stop it.

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Is Will Jordan already rugby’s greatest-ever right winger?

With 50 tries from his first 56 tests, the All Blacks finisher is producing unprecedented numbers. We compare Jordan with New Zealand greats John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Doug Howlett, along with modern stars Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Penaud.

We also break down the latest Nations Championship, including the struggles of the All Blacks and Springboks, France’s emphatic win over Australia and the major trends emerging across the competition.

Finally, we look ahead to the All Blacks against Ireland at Eden Park and discuss what New Zealand must sharpen up on.

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Listen to second of our weekly All Blacks team naming reaction Youtube Lives.

This week it's Ross talking the All Blacks v Italy team, including the midfield switch-up and two debutants, as well as answering the questions from the Live comments section.

Keep an eye out for the scheduled lives each week.

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With the Greatest Rivalry Tour coming in August, ARP brings you Boks watch, a regular segment dedicating to understanding the All Blacks' greatest foe!

This week we talk where England went wrong, whether anyone is better than Damian Willemse, Rassie Erasmus' effect on the maul laws and how halfbacks are running the game worldwide.

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The All Blacks have their attacking identity back.

Dave Rennie's first Test in charge delivered a clear shift in philosophy against France. New Zealand played with more tempo, kept the ball alive and attacked with an optimism that supporters have been craving.

Is this the blueprint to beat the Springboks?

We also wrap up all the biggest talking points from the opening weekend of the All Nations Championship, including:

• 🇿🇦 South Africa v England

• 🇦🇺 Australia v Ireland

• 🇦🇷 Argentina v Wales

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What is the best way for the All Blacks to use Beauden Barrett and Quinn Tupaea?

This week we're answering two of the biggest viewer questions following the first Test squad selection.

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Tana Umaga On How Ardie Inspires & Building Rennie’s All Blacks

All Blacks legend Tana Umaga joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod after returning to the national team as defence coach.

Tana explains what makes Ardie Savea such an influential leader and how he inspires those around him during the toughest moments. 

He also takes us behind the scenes of Dave Rennie’s first camp, discussing the challenge of bringing a coaching group together from different parts of the world, preparing a Test side in a short timeframe, building relationships with players and developing a game plan to stop France.

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Few in New Zealand know all the French players and Dave Rennie as well as Brad Weber.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod brings in the former All Blacks, Stade Francais and Chiefs halfback to give us the lowdown on both teams before Saturday's first test!.

He explains how French rugby thinks, why Bordeaux's systems are likely to shape France's attack this week, and whether the absence of Toulouse's stars—including Antoine Dupont—really changes the contest. 

The crew also debates the All Blacks midfield combination, Beauden Barrett's role under Rennie, South Africa v England and Australia v Ireland.

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Yes, it was only the Barbarians.

But the performance reinforced a feeling many rugby fans already have: the Springboks' depth of talent is becoming frightening.

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss South Africa's 80-31 win over the Barbarians.

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