DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

The highly anticipated international test season is officially here, and our expert roundtable is completely divided. Mark Watson and John Day join Marty for a fiery debate ahead of the All Blacks' blockbuster opening test against France in Christchurch. We lock horns over the No.10 starting jersey, break down the massive selection fallout over Ethan de Groot’s match fitness, and preview a sensational weekend of international Nations Championship footy.IMAGE CREDIT:All Black Ruben Love kicks the ball during the Wales v All Blacks match, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, 22 November 2025. (Photo by Anthony Upton / action press)

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We are live from the boundary lines at Christ's College in Christchurch for day two of test week. Newly appointed All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes joins us to outline Dave Rennie's "brilliant at basics" forward pack blueprints and fires back at the media narrative surrounding France's touring squad. Plus, first-five Damian McKenzie joins us at his old stomping ground to detail his mental reset and address the backfield selection wars.

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Chiefs Xavier Roe, left, Damian McKenzie, centre, and Kyren Taumoefolau after losing during the Hurricanes v Chiefs, Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final match, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. Saturday, 20 June 2026, (Photo by Stringer / action press)

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Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson joins Marty to break down Dave Rennie’s first selection framework. We unpack the groundbreaking Anzac Test proposal for the Bledisloe Cup at Suncorp Stadium, navigate the backfield shuffle caused by Will Jordan's injury cloud, and outline why Rennie should instantly give Ruben Love the NO.10 keys in Christchurch.

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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie, All Blacks training session, Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, 27 June 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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We are live on the ground in Christchurch at the All Blacks' team hotel. Assistant coach Jason Ryan opens up about surviving the coaching turnover, dealing with Neil Barnes' new lineout structures, and prepping the forward pack for a massive, innovative French unit. Plus, Jordie Barrett joins us to discuss his senior role, adapting to his fourth international head coach, and building chemistry with Ruben Love.

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All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan, All Blacks training session, Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, 27 June 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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Dave Rennie's All Blacks Squad is locked in, and now the real chess match begins. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall form their own two-man selection committee to predict the 23-man lineup for Dave Rennie’s first official test match in charge against France.

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New Zealand Jordie Barrett 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 Black Anton Lienert-Brown reacts during All Blacks v Italy Northern Tour match, Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy, Saturday, 23 November 2024. (Photo by Joe Toth / action press)

New Zealand Cam Roigard during the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago, United States of America, Saturday, 01 November 2025. (Photo by Eric Francis / action press)

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