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CODE Sports journalist Jamie Pandaram joins us to break down the Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe One at Eden Park. We discuss why Australian fans remain optimistic, how Les Kiss has injected genuine spark into the squad, and the tactical areas where Australia will look to rattle the All Blacks.

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All Black legend John Afoa joins Martin Devlin to celebrate Counties Manukau locking away the Ranfurly Shield for the summer. John breaks down the technical art of scrummaging, the physical mindset needed to dominate set piece, and warns why the Wallabies pose a genuine threat at Eden Park.

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Damian McKenzie gets the nod at 10 after Richie Mo’unga’s injury, all three Barrett brothers start and Shannon Frizell returns. Is this the All Blacks team to put the Wallabies away at Eden Park?

Martin Devlin, Nigel Yalden and Jamie Wall break down the Bledisloe Cup selections, the big omissions and the options off the bench. They debate McKenzie’s role, Scott Barrett’s return and what must change after the South Africa tour.

Plus, could Australia spring an ambush, and why Eden Park’s crowd needs to bring the noise.

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Time to reset. With six tests left in the All Blacks season, Martin Devlin breaks down the seven crucial areas our team must address starting with Australia at Eden Park. From accepting the reality of the South Africa losses to fixing the high ball nightmare, returning veterans, and demanding six wins from six to finish the year.

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Dave Rennie during the All Blacks v Sharks, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa, 11 August 2026. (Photo by Shaun Roy / action press)

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Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson return to set the record straight ahead of the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park. We question whether giving the squad three weeks off after consecutive losses to South Africa was the right move, tackle ongoing issues under the high ball, and demand accountability from the coaching staff.

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Dave Rennie 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)

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NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall in studio for an unfiltered interrogation. Steve fronts up on the three consecutive losses to South Africa, the financial reality behind the $66M forecast numbers, and why Dave Rennie remains locked in for the World Cup.

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Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin in the studio to preview the upcoming Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We break down the absolute minimum requirements for the All Blacks after a tough series against South Africa, address the ongoing high ball issues, and look at the squad selection changes heading into Thursday.

All Blacks Josh Moorby and South Africa Kurt-Lee Arendse during All Blacks v South Africa, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour, Baltimore, USA, 13 September 2026. (Photo by Jack Megaw / action press)

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Jamie Wall and John Day sit down for a special mailbag edition of DSPN. We pay tribute to New Zealand sports journalism legend Phil Gifford following his passing at 79. Plus, we react to Ardie Savea signing a one-year deal with the Blues, address Scott Barrett's reluctant captain label, and answer your burning questions ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park.

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Today on the Rugby Roundtable we're breaking down Dave Rennie's 34-man All Blacks squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series. Codie Taylor takes the captaincy with Ardie Savea out injured, while Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell return to the forward pack. We discuss the selection surprises, the casualty ward, and whether we have the right mix to take down the Wallabies after their shock victory over the Springboks.

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Brenden Nel returns to DSPN to break down the fallout from the Springboks loss to the Wallabies in Perth. We discuss whether making 13 changes backfired on Rassie Erasmus, how South African fans are reacting, and why Brenden believes this loss will only make the world champions stronger in the long run.

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South Africa Rassie Erasmus during All Blacks v South Africa, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour, Baltimore, USA, 13 September 2026. (Photo by Jack Megaw / action press)

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