DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall open up the mailbag direct from Cape Town. The team tackles listener feedback on South African refereeing history, NPC venue shifts to Western Springs, and what the All Blacks need to deliver across this massive tour.

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Will Jordan of the All Blacks 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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We are live from Cape Town on the eve of the All Blacks' tour opener against the Stormers. Stand-in captain Patrick Tuipulotu breaks down team mindset, game plan, and managing the midweek workload. Plus, South African rugby expert Brenden Nel weighs in on what to expect from a dangerous Stormers pack!

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All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane joins us live from Cape Town to reflect on his journey back into the national setup. Rieko opens up about his sabbatical in Ireland with Leinster, navigating position shifts, switching off from rugby, and adapting to life on tour in South Africa.

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Head coach Dave Rennie speaks to the media in Cape Town as the All Blacks prepare to kick off their tour against the Stormers. Dave breaks down the selection methodology for the midweek opener, why Beauden Barrett is driving the ship at first-five, and his reaction to Du'Plessis Kirifi's surprise position switch.

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Head coach Dave Rennie during the All Blacks team naming, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour, Cape Town, South Africa, 05 August 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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Martin Devlin and Andrew Mulligan react to the All Blacks squad named to face the Stormers in Cape Town. The boys analyze a massive forward pack, break down refereeing decisions across the tour, and digest Dave Rennie's thoughts on midweek standards.

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Patrick Tuipulotu of the All Blacks during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press)

New Zealand Fabian Holland during the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago, United States of America, Saturday, 02 November 2025. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox / action press)

Beauden Barrett during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

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