DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Martin Devlin gets real on why South Africa are undeniable favourites heading into the four-test series against the All Blacks. From home ground advantage and unmatched player depth to recent form, Devlin breaks down four clear reasons the Springboks earned top spot—and why the underdog tag suits Dave Rennie's rebuilding squad just fine

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Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day gather at the Rugby Roundtable to preview the All Blacks' tour opener against the Stormers. The team debates the massive stakes of this South African campaign, squad depth, and why this series is vital for the future of the game in New Zealand.

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Dave Rennie during the All Blacks v Italy international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 11 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

Jordie Barret of the All Blacks, centre, celebrates his try with Caleb Clarke, left and Reiko Ioane during the All Blacks v South Africa Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship, Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 31 August 2024, (Photo by Halden Krog / action press)

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Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack an action packed opening weekend of NPC rugby. We dive into Canterbury taking down Auckland at the new Christchurch stadium, Richie Mo'unga scoring the clutch winning try, and Hawke's Bay putting on a show against Wellington.

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Canterbury Richie Mo'unga during the Canterbury v Auckland, NPC Match, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, 1 August 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)

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Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson sit down to play selectors and build a potential All Blacks lineup for the tour opener against the Stormers. They break down key rotation strategies, evaluates player fitness, and discusses how Dave Rennie will balance fresh talent with core starters across the opening weeks

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Beauden Barrett during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

New Zealand Fabian Holland during the All Blacks v France Lipovitan-D July Series, FMG Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, 19 July 2025. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press)

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Veteran rugby journalist Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin to break down the upcoming All Blacks tour of South Africa. Chris lays out why home advantage and squad depth give the Springboks the edge, what Dave Rennie can learn from the four-test series, and why this tour feels just like a Lions campaign for New Zealand.

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Dave Rennie during the captains run, Henry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 10 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

All Blacks Ardie Savea during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)

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