DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

The 44-man All Blacks squad for South Africa has been revealed.

Martin Devlin is joined by Tony Johnson to analyse the bolters, returning stars and surprise omissions. They examine the recalls of Rieko Ioane, Ethan Blackadder and Emoni Narawa, the three new caps, the lack of a fourth halfback and whether Josh Jacomb’s selection changes the picture for Richie Mo’unga.

Jamie Wall also joins from All Blacks HQ as the team considers what these selections reveal about Dave Rennie’s plan for taking on the Springboks. Follow DSPN for full coverage throughout the tour.

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We are digging straight into the mailbag as the Springboks drop their squad to face Argentina and the All Blacks. Jamie Wall & Martin Devlin break down Rassie Erasmus’s squad choices, evaluate flyhalf depth between Handrè Pollard, Manie Libbok, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and take subscriber questions on the final ten players joining our squad for South Africa.

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All Blacks Will Jordan try 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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We wrap up the opening block of the Nations Championship with Australian journalists Brett McKay and Christy Doran. Martin challenges the claim that Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better position. We debate weird team selections, the transition to Les Kiss, and South Africa's terrifying dominance.

IMAGE CREDIT: Joe Schmidt during the All Blacks v Australia, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup Test, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, 27 September 2025. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

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International flyhalf and former All Black Lima Sopoaga joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall on the DSPN for a wide-ranging, insider discussion on test rugby, team culture, and the All Blacks upcoming tour to South Africa.

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Dave Rennie is adding ten players to complete the All Blacks squad heading to South Africa. Martin, Mark, and John drop their picks for those final spots, debating forward pack depth, backline cover, and whether there is room for senior returns. Here is our breakdown of who earns a ticket on the plane for the greatest rivalry tour.

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Du’Plessis Kirifi during the All Blacks v South Africa, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test, New Zealand, Saturday, 06 September 2025. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press)

New Zealand Rieko Ioane during the All Blacks v South Africa, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test, New Zealand, Saturday, 06 September 2025. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

All Blacks Richie Mo'unga during the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and France at the Stade de France, Paris, France, Friday, September 08, 2023 (Photo by Lynne Cameron / action press)

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