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Martin Devlin catches up with Chris Jones straight off the flight back from South Africa. The boys break down the hard truths from the three test matches, looking at the All Blacks' ongoing set piece struggles, lineout systems, and why South Africa still has even more levels to reach.

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South Africa Manie Libbok 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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Andrew Mulligan, Mark Watson, and John Day gather at the Rugby Roundtable to dissect another tough result against South Africa. We discuss the scrum battle, referee interpretations, and why Dave Rennie stepped back from pushing the narrative. Plus, we ask the hard questions about team leadership on the field when Ardie Savea is missing.

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All Blacks Cam Roigard 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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Jamie Wall checks in live from the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC alongside Gregor Paul. The boys unpack Dave Rennie's thoughts on soft penalties, set piece struggles, and whether this squad has enough gas in the tank to level the series against South Africa.

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All Blacks Dave Rennie during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Anton Geyser / action press)

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The Springboks have claimed the series 2-1 with a 29-24 victory in Soweto, showing their world-class power down the stretch. Nigel Yalden joins Tony Johnson to rake through the coals, analyzing where the All Blacks fell short, Ardie Savea's injury blow, and what Dave Rennie's side must fix up front before heading to Baltimore.

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All Blacks Leroy Carter 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 and Jamie Wall sit down for the Sunday Session in Johannesburg to unpack the All Blacks' 29-24 loss to the Springboks. We look at the series as a whole, debate both South African and New Zealand perspectives, and break down why the world champions pulled away in the final quarter.

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All Blacks Ardie Savea during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Anton Geyser / action press)

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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