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Head coach Dave Rennie speaks to the media in Cape Town as the All Blacks prepare to kick off their tour against the Stormers. Dave breaks down the selection methodology for the midweek opener, why Beauden Barrett is driving the ship at first-five, and his reaction to Du'Plessis Kirifi's surprise position switch.

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Martin Devlin and Andrew Mulligan react to the All Blacks squad named to face the Stormers in Cape Town. The boys analyze a massive forward pack, break down refereeing decisions across the tour, and digest Dave Rennie's thoughts on midweek standards.

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Patrick Tuipulotu of the All Blacks during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press)

New Zealand Fabian Holland during the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago, United States of America, Saturday, 02 November 2025. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox / action press)

Beauden Barrett during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

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Broadcasting royalty and proper rugby nut Simon Barnett joins Martin Devlin in the studio. Simon opens up about his days playing for Sumner, his rugby nickname, and his lifelong love for Canterbury footy. Plus, he shares his deeply personal take on why the All Blacks tour of South Africa means so much to the nation.

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Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin LIVE from Cape Town to break down the final preparations ahead of the All Blacks' tour opener against the Stormers. We look at potential starters including Wallace Sititi and Simon Parker, examine how Dave Rennie is managing player workloads, and discuss local ticket pricing concerns as anticipation builds for the midweek match.

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All Black Fabian Holland at full-time in the Wales v All Blacks match, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, 22 November 2025. (Photo by Benjamin Gilbert / action press)

Ethan Blackadder of the All Blacks during the All Blacks v South Africa Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship, Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 31 August 2024, (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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Martin Devlin gets real on why South Africa are undeniable favourites heading into the four-test series against the All Blacks. From home ground advantage and unmatched player depth to recent form, Devlin breaks down four clear reasons the Springboks earned top spot—and why the underdog tag suits Dave Rennie's rebuilding squad just fine

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Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day gather at the Rugby Roundtable to preview the All Blacks' tour opener against the Stormers. The team debates the massive stakes of this South African campaign, squad depth, and why this series is vital for the future of the game in New Zealand.

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Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack an action packed opening weekend of NPC rugby. We dive into Canterbury taking down Auckland at the new Christchurch stadium, Richie Mo'unga scoring the clutch winning try, and Hawke's Bay putting on a show against Wellington.

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Canterbury Richie Mo'unga during the Canterbury v Auckland, NPC Match, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, 1 August 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)

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Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson sit down to play selectors and build a potential All Blacks lineup for the tour opener against the Stormers. They break down key rotation strategies, evaluates player fitness, and discusses how Dave Rennie will balance fresh talent with core starters across the opening weeks

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Beauden Barrett during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

New Zealand Fabian Holland during the All Blacks v France Lipovitan-D July Series, FMG Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, 19 July 2025. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press)

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Veteran rugby journalist Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin to break down the upcoming All Blacks tour of South Africa. Chris lays out why home advantage and squad depth give the Springboks the edge, what Dave Rennie can learn from the four-test series, and why this tour feels just like a Lions campaign for New Zealand.

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We are wading through a massive pile of mailbag feedback as the All Blacks prepare to fly out to South Africa. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall debate the decision to rest Ardie Savea for the opening week, look back at the legacy and goal-kicking perfection of Grant Fox, and ask if coaches are actually using artificial intelligence to pick their test lineups.

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