DSPN - RUGBY

After watching the Springboks sweep the tour, Martin Devlin asks the ultimate question: how many All Blacks would actually crack their starting 23? Devlin identifies just seven Kiwis, explaining why South Africa's world-class depth leaves little room for anyone else.

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Harry Jones from the Lekker Rugby Pod joins Martin Devlin for a full post-mortem on the four-test series between the All Blacks and the Springboks. The boys break down South Africa's 3-1 series win, comparing the physical power of the forward packs, the coaching duel between Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie, and what New Zealand must fix before next year's World Cup.

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South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus during the All Blacks v South Africa second test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, 29 August 2026. (Photo by Shaun Roy / action press)

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie during the All Blacks v South Africa second test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, 29 August 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day gather for the Rugby Roundtable to deliver a frank assessment of the All Blacks’ 3-1 series loss to the Springboks. The team tackles the hard questions around Rassie Erasmus's tactics, set-piece struggles, defense coaching, and whether our high-tempo attack can actually deliver a World Cup.

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The Springboks have wrapped up a 3-1 series victory after beating the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore. Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin to dissect where the match got away, the ongoing drama around refereeing interpretations, and why South Africa's sheer physical dominance sets the standard in world rugby.

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Match referee Nika Amashukeli speaks to All Blacks Luke Jacobson and South Africa Siya Kolisi during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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The Springboks have taken out a 3-1 series victory after beating the All Blacks 29-24 in Baltimore. Nigel Yalden joins Tony Johnson to break down where the test match got away, why South Africa's deep program sets the standard, and what Dave Rennie's side must learn moving forward.

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South Africa with the trophy during All Blacks v South Africa, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour, Baltimore, USA, 13 September 2026. (Photo by Greg Sabin / action press)

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The Springboks have beaten the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore, completing a 3-1 series victory.

Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall are joined by former All Black Ant Strachan to break down where the Test was won and lost, the decisive moments and what this defeat says about the All Blacks.

It’s DSPN’s full post-match reaction to a bruising end to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.

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JAMES PARSONS FROM AOTEAROA RUGBY POD is on tour!

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Richie Mo’unga is back in the All Blacks No. 10 jersey for the first time since the 2023 World Cup final as Dave Rennie makes eight changes for the final test against the Springboks in Baltimore.

Martin Devlin and John Day give their immediate reaction to the team, while Jamie Wall reports from Baltimore. They debate Beauden Barrett’s surprise selection, Ethan Blackadder’s return, the revamped forward pack and whether the All Blacks can avoid a third straight defeat to South Africa.

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Martin and Jamie sit down to reflect on their favourite moments and highlights from an unforgettable tour of South Africa. From the warmth of the local fans to electric stadium atmospheres, the boys look back on what made this trip so special.

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All Blacks Will Jordan celebrates a try during the All Blacks v South Africa first test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 22 August 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

South Africa Jesse Kriel reacts during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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Martin Devlin lays out eight brutal, honest home truths about where the All Blacks stand following the South African leg of the tour. From finding genuine intimidators to fixing a struggling set-piece and looking overseas for coaching expertise, Martin explains why sentimentality must be tossed aside if we want to win next year's World Cup.

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