South Africa’s Ruthless Rise And What It Means For All Blacks
On the DSPN, we go straight to South Africa to get the view from the top of the mountain. Martin is joined by the great Andy Capostagno, who’s watched the Springboks rise from gritty winners to a frighteningly complete rugby side with depth most countries can only dream of.
Andy explains how Rassie Erasmus has rebuilt this team from the ground up, why generational talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is changing the way the Boks play, and how they’ve reached a point where world-class players like Handré Pollard don’t even start the big games.
We also dig into Ireland’s chaotic test, the scrum pressure the Boks applied, and why their squad could lose half a dozen stars and still win comfortably.
There’s plenty in here too for All Blacks fans: where the true gap sits, how long this Springbok window might last, and much more.
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Tony Johnson: All Blacks Finish Strong As England Continue Their Rise
What a weekend. We’re still buzzing after a stacked run of Autumn Internationals that felt like a mini Rugby World Cup.
Martin sits down with Tony Johnson to unpack the lot, from England’s gritty win over Argentina to South Africa’s relentless demolition job on Ireland.
Up north, the stadium atmospheres have been electric, and Tony gives us a first-hand look at what it’s been like following the All Blacks across Wales, Scotland, and England. We dig into the Springboks’ terrifying scrum, England’s growing confidence, Australia’s slide, and where the All Blacks sit after wrapping the tour with a 50-point statement in Cardiff.
And yes, Ruben Love, Will Jordan, and that back-three balance definitely get a mention.
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All Blacks' Broken Basics And Defending Razor's Depth Building | Marty's Mailbag
This week on DSPN's Marty's Mailbag, we rip into the fallout from that rough All Blacks loss to England, and honestly, there’s plenty to unpack. Between the panic under pressure, the broken basics, and a coaching setup still finding its feet, we’re all feeling the frustration.
But like we keep saying on the show, criticism doesn’t mean we don’t love the team. It means we want them to be better!
We dig through your messages and comments, from midfield combinations to conditioning worries, to why we’re struggling against the likes of South Africa and England. Marty and Lachie get into the importance of experience in the coaching box, whether that early Razor Sky Sport documentary was a misstep, and why fans are so desperate to see actual solutions.
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Greg Martin Breaks Down Australian Rugby's Mess and Ashes Cricket
Greg Martin is back on DSPN and the timing couldn’t be better. Schoolies is erupting across the Gold Coast, the Ashes are underway, and both Australia and New Zealand's rugby teams are wobbling around like newborn calves. Marto takes us inside the madness of Schoolies, including the harsh truth about what really happens when 17 and 18-year-olds flood Surfers Paradise. Let’s just say it isn’t cricket they’re watching.
We also dive into the Ashes buildup, why Test cricket is still the purest sporting drama, and how Marto reckons half of Australia tries to hype it long before anything actually happens. Then we swing to rugby, where Marto lays out exactly why the Wallabies look like a rabble right now. From selection chaos to fading combinations, he doesn’t hold back.
It’s loose, honest, and full of the kind of stories only Marto can deliver.
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Tony Johnson: All Blacks Shake Up Team for Wales Test in Cardiff
We’ve got Tony Johnson with us from a very chilly Cardiff, and there is plenty to unpack. The All Blacks have named a completely reshuffled side to take on Wales, with 13 changes and a real mix of experience, youth, and players desperate to prove a point .
Tony takes us inside camp mood, the review process after Twickenham, and why the coaches felt they had to stick to their word and give fresh combinations a crack. We talk Will Jordan’s switch, Reuben Love’s big chance, that new-look forward pack, and the pressure on the boys to finish the year properly.
Plus, Tony gives us the vibe on the ground in Wales, why locals aren’t giving their team much of a shot, and the other massive rugby fixtures lighting up the weekend.
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Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV.
He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game.
Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network.
DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights.
Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!
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