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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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All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Marty in the studio for a deep, no-nonsense breakdown of the Hurricanes' spectacular championship victory and Dave Rennie's inaugural 34-man national squad. Mex details why Rennie’s clinical messaging cuts straight through media noise, explains the instinctive advantage of starting the firing Hurricanes backline, and delivers a stark warning about our ball-winning height deficit before facing France and South Africa.

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All Black legend and 516 first-class game veteran John Afoa enters the studio to pull apart Dave Rennie's first squad announcement. John explains the real purpose of these July tests, why Cortez Ratima and Kyle Preston offer distinct tactical profiles, and the "illusion of height" in international lineouts. Plus, we react to the breaking news that Moana Pasifika is officially out of Super Rugby Pacific.

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Graham Henry and Conrad Smith look on. New Zealand All Blacks v England. Rugby World Cup semi final. International Stadium, Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan. Saturday 26 October 2019. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

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