DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Selecting an All Blacks side always gets people talking, but picking a midweek touring squad for South Africa is a whole different beast. Rugby journalism veteran Nigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall to lock in a 15 to face the Stormers. We debate everything from the Richie Mo'unga eligibility drama to the wide-open race for the number six and thirteen jerseys.

Image Credit: All Blacks Cam Roigard during the All Blacks v France Lipovitan-D July Series, Forysth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand, Saturday, 05 July 2025. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)

All Black Ruben Love celebrates scoring a try during the Wales v All Blacks match, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, 22 November 2025. (Photo by Benjamin Gilbert / action press)

New Zealand Rieko Ioane during All Blacks v Argentina Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship match, Estadio VŽlez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina, , 23 August 2025. (Photo by stringer / action press)

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South African Rugby Journalist Brenden Nel joins us to hit back at the inflammatory headlines targeting the back-to-back world champions. From uncovering the true operational logistics behind South Africa's drug testing reduction to breaking down the tragic weights-loss cocktail that sidelined Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Brenden plays open cards on the actual facts.

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Brad Shields joins the DSPN studio to talk about the Hurricanes’ flying season, his incredible global rugby journey, and what it’s really like to navigate life-changing overseas contracts. We dive deep into the brutal physical load of modern Super Rugby, the changing dynamics of team culture, and whether the All Black jersey remains the ultimate motivation for young Kiwi stars.

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We tackle a packed (extra) mailbag following our recent Roundtable debate about Magic Round vs Super Round. Are Warriors fans getting a bit too ahead of themselves, or is the NRL genuinely leaving Super Rugby in the dust? We break down the real TV viewing figures from Sky, look at why Eden Park never looks full, and explain why the All Blacks still sit on a completely different level.

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Our resident whistle-blower Jeff McGregor joins us live from Manila for another unfiltered edition of Jeff the Ref. We break down the absolute head-scratchers from the weekend, including Ben O’Keeffe’s early "freebie" warning, the highly controversial forward pass that gave Fehi Fineanganofo his record-equalling try, and why the current tackle laws are rewarding dangerous play through pure luck of the draw.

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