DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

We are wading through a massive pile of mailbag feedback as the All Blacks prepare to fly out to South Africa. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall debate the decision to rest Ardie Savea for the opening week, look back at the legacy and goal-kicking perfection of Grant Fox, and ask if coaches are actually using artificial intelligence to pick their test lineups.

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Former All Blacks coach John Hart joins Marty in the studio to reflect on the legendary 1996 tour of South Africa. 30 years after making history as the first New Zealand side to win a test series in the Republic, John breaks down the groundbreaking logistics, player management, and brutal test matches that defined a new era of professional rugby.

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Sean Fitzpatrick and John Hart after a match. All Blacks v South Africa, New Zealand Tour of South Africa, 1996. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

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Martin Devlin sits down with John Day and Mark Watson for the Rugby Roundtable to dissect Dave Rennie’s forty-four man All Blacks squad heading to South Africa. The boys debate resting skipper Ardie Savea until the first test, question carrying only three halfbacks, and evaluate whether this group has the physical power to roll the Springboks.

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Ardie Savea during a training session, Auckland, New Zealand, 14 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press)

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Former All Black halfback Ant Strachan joins Martin Devlin to break down Dave Rennie's 44-man squad for the tour of South Africa. We dive into the decision to take only three halfbacks, look at the physical options selected in the loose forwards, and ask if this squad has what it takes to beat the Springboks on home soil.

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We are joined by three All Blacks players courtesy of All Blacks Travel and Hospitality right before they board the plane to South Africa. Luke Jacobson, Quinn Tupaea and Simon Parker break down building momentum through the Nations Championship block, taking on the world champion Springboks, and learning off-field lessons from the historic 1996 touring side.

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