DSPN - RUGBY

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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Jamie joins Martin live from Bath with massive injury updates ahead of the Wales test. We break down Will Jordan heading for hamstring scans, Jordie Barrett recovering from an HIA, and Richie Mo'unga returning to full fitness. Plus, Jason Ryan calls out rolling maul laws after Scotland scored two drive tries against our pack.

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Richie Mo’unga during the All Blacks captains run, Sydney, Australia, 16 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix)
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All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair joins us directly from Murrayfield after their win over Scotland. We break down the halftime adjustments around our kicking game, weathering two yellow cards, and shutting out Scotland in the second half. Plus, Mike opens up about an emotional week honoring Logan.

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Mike Blair 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)

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