This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' end of year tour squad and the companion All Blacks XV squad for their own tour north and recap the breaking news around Patrick Tuipulotu being withdrawn through injury. We also dig into the NPC quarter-finals, the latest out of R360 and Josh Jacomb's switch to the Highlanders - from 2027. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 185
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier mop up the All Blacks-Wallabies test in Perth and debate what can be read into the win and performance, and if certain players have solidified their selections as a result. We also look ahead to the possible end of year tour squad and ask what is going on with secondary schools rugby in NZ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 184
On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Perth and react to the All Black and Wallabies sides named for Saturday night's Rugby Championship test in the city, as well as the latest news out of the R360 breakaway league. Elliott and Liam also chat to All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland ahead of Saturday's match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 183
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the opening Bledisloe Cup test for the All Blacks and assess what went right and wrong as well as whether criticism of referee Andrea Piardi is justified. We also review the Black Ferns’ bronze medal win at the World Cup and assess where to next for the women’s programme and game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 182
On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier assess the All Blacks' side named for the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park, featuring the returns of Codie Taylor, Cam Roigard and Caleb Clarke to the run-on side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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