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Martin and Jamie sit down to reflect on their favourite moments and highlights from an unforgettable tour of South Africa. From the warmth of the local fans to electric stadium atmospheres, the boys look back on what made this trip so special.

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All Blacks Will Jordan celebrates a try during the All Blacks v South Africa first test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 22 August 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

South Africa Jesse Kriel reacts during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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Martin Devlin lays out eight brutal, honest home truths about where the All Blacks stand following the South African leg of the tour. From finding genuine intimidators to fixing a struggling set-piece and looking overseas for coaching expertise, Martin explains why sentimentality must be tossed aside if we want to win next year's World Cup.

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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie during the All Blacks v South Africa second test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, 29 August 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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We check in live with Jamie Wall on the ground in the United States as the All Blacks prepare for a high-stakes final test against the Springboks. With Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson sidelined, Wallace Sititi steps into the frame as the squad looks to turn review feedback into motivation. Attack coach Mike Blair breaks down the plan to fix penalty counts, speed up ruck ball, and convert line breaks into points.

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All Blacks Will Jordan during the All Blacks v South Africa second test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, 29 August 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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Martin Devlin catches up with Chris Jones straight off the flight back from South Africa. The boys break down the hard truths from the three test matches, looking at the All Blacks' ongoing set piece struggles, lineout systems, and why South Africa still has even more levels to reach.

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South Africa Manie Libbok during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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Andrew Mulligan, Mark Watson, and John Day gather at the Rugby Roundtable to dissect another tough result against South Africa. We discuss the scrum battle, referee interpretations, and why Dave Rennie stepped back from pushing the narrative. Plus, we ask the hard questions about team leadership on the field when Ardie Savea is missing.

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All Blacks Cam Roigard during the All Blacks v South Africa test match, Rugbys Greatest Rivalry, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, 5 September 2026. (Photo by Nic Bothma / action press)

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