DSPN - RUGBY

Martin dives into a massive DSPN mailbag. We tackle listener theories on teams intentionally giving away scrum free kicks to dodge penalties, debate Damian McKenzie's goal kicking numbers, and ask why defending the rolling maul has become impossible. Plus, we look at the search for genuine line busters and whether Ruben Love should wear ten or fifteen next season.

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Damian McKenzie during an All Blacks training session, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nations Championship Northern Series, 03 November 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix)
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Jamie joins Martin from Bath with huge news out of the All Blacks camp ahead of the Wales test. We break down the grim prognosis for Will Jordan's hamstring and Jordie Barrett passing his HIA. Plus, we look at where Richie Mo'unga and Josh Jacomb fit into Dave Rennie's plans.

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Will Jordan during the All Blacks training session, Sydney, Australia, 13 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix)

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All Blacks icon Murray Mexted joins Marty on DSPN to run the ruler over our 43-21 win against Scotland. We look at the rise of Tupou Vaa'i at blindside flanker, examine why holding just 49 percent possession will not cut it at Twickenham, and get Mexted's unfiltered take on Henry Pollock.

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All Blacks Tupou Vaa’i during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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Martin runs the ruler over world rugby after four rounds of the Nations Championship. We rank the top eight test sides on current form, from a shattered Argentina at eight through to South Africa sitting untouchable at the summit. Plus, we look at where the All Blacks sit in the pack and why the Wallabies are in complete disarray.

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Martin, Mark, and John rip into round four of the Nations Championship. We look at England dismantling Australia, ask if our own Bledisloe wins papered over real cracks, and break down why defending five-metre rolling mauls has become impossible. Plus, we debate Richie Mo'unga starting against Wales and the ongoing circus around Henry Pollock.

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All Blacks Fabian Holland in action during a scrum during the All Blacks v Scotland Nations Championship Northern Series match, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, 07 November 2026. (Photo by Stuart Wallace / Alphapix)

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