Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be wearing Hurricanes colours.

Bryn explains why the Canes became the right destination, what attracted him to the way they play, and why returning to New Zealand rugby appealed after his time in Japan.

Chapters
(00:00) Bryn Hall is a Hurricane
(00:33) Why Bryn chose the Canes
(01:16) What attracted him to Wellington
(01:35) The Hurricanes coaching group
(02:19) Bryn’s role in the squad
(03:33) Why his body feels ready for Super Rugby
(04:51) When does he start learning the attack?
(05:35) Who Bryn spoke to before signing
(06:31) Moving to Wellington
(07:19) A message for Canes fans
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Did South Africa find a loophole in rugby’s HIA rules — or did something go badly wrong with the replacement process?

The Springboks’ chaotic finish against the Wallabies raised bigger questions about how concussion replacements are supposed to work and who controls the process.

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall also break down what Australia did so well for most of the test, plus four yellow cards, referees on phones, and one of the strangest ends to a test in recent memory.

Warning: Audio quality is varied because of online recording.

(00:00) Boks Watch: Wallabies v Springboks
(00:49) How strong was this Springboks team?
(02:43) What really happened at scrum time
(05:50) Taniela Tupou causes the Boks problems
(08:22) How scrum angles actually work
(11:29) Australia’s front-row weapons
(13:39) The Springbok back who caught our eye
(15:59) What Australia did differently to the All Blacks
(17:37) How the Wallabies attacked the breakdown
(19:09) Why Australia kept things simple
(20:31) Are the Wallabies building real belief?
(21:50) Four yellow cards and complete chaos
(23:25) Did the officials lose control?
(24:12) The referee phone call explained
(26:11) The Boks’ HIA replacement controversy
(27:12) Can the HIA system be manipulated?
(29:13) Why this could become a much bigger problem
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ARP goes live on YouTube to discuss the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe.

Hookers: Codie Taylor (capt), Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei'aho Props: Ethan de Groot, George Bower, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi
Locks: Scott Barrett, Josh Lord, Fabian Holland, Tupou Vaa'i
Loose forwards: Simon Parker, Shannon Frizell, Anton Segner, Ethan Blackadder, Peter Lakai, Wallace Sititi
Halfbacks: Cam Roigard, Cortez Ratima, Kyle Preston
First five-eighths: Richie Mo'unga, Josh Jacomb
Midfielders: Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane
Outside backs: Fehi Fineanganofo, Leroy Carter, Josh Moorby, Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie.
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The All Blacks squad is named tomorrow — and one of the biggest questions is whether Dave Rennie can find room for Leicester Fainga’anuku AND Timoci Tavatavanawai.

With injuries reshaping the Bledisloe Cup picture, Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl discuss whether Shannon Frizell has done enough to force his way back into the mix — and if this is the moment for the All Blacks to take a few risks.

The boys also discuss Ardie Savea’s Super Rugby future and what the All Blacks loose forward mix could look like without him.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before Australia v South Africa.
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The All Blacks showed progress — so why do the Boks still seem one step ahead?

Ross, James and Bryn unpack a revealing series, the moments that mattered and the questions New Zealand must answer before these rivals meet again.

Plus, the players pushing their claims, a listener’s bold scrum idea and North Harbour’s big NPC win.

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