This roundtable kicks off 2026 with the questions every rugby fan is already asking. What does this year actually hold, and how much hangs on what comes next?

We dig into preseason predictions across Super Rugby and the Six Nations, debate who’s best placed to lift silverware, and look hard at why South Africa looms as the defining tests for the year ahead. If you want a benchmark for where the game really sits, that tour is it.

The conversation then turns to the All Blacks end-of-year review. How transparent does it need to be, what should the public know, and where does accountability actually sit between coaches, players, and the board?

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