Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The All Blacks are 1-0 up after Ellis Park – but the biggest questions may be ahead of them.

Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down how New Zealand can fix the scrum and aerial issues exposed in the first test, what needs to change in Cape Town, and how Rassie Erasmus might respond as the Springboks look to level the Greatest Rivalry series.

Plus, could mass changes be coming for the Boks – and will they stick with their evolving style or return to the rugby that has made them World Champions?

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ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the opening Greatest Rivalry clash at Ellis Park.

Apologies for the audio quality on this one.

What are the surprises? Which squad looks strongest?

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All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair joins ARP before the first test against the Springboks to discuss what New Zealand have learned from their three warm-up games in South Africa.

Blair explains what has developed, where the biggest challenges will come from and how the All Blacks are preparing to deal with South Africa’s pressure.

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The All Blacks have won all three warm-up games in South Africa, but one of the Springboks’ most effective weapons has barely been faced.

Coincidence — or was that always part of South Africa's plan? Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl examine the battle that could look very different at Ellis Park.

Plus, the major selection calls facing Dave Rennie: the back three, Preston v Ratima, the lock squeeze and whether this is finally the week for a 6-2 bench.

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ARP goes live after Dave Rennie's team naming for the opening Greatest Rivalry Tour game against the Bulls.

We also react to Richie Mo'unga's announcement and look back at the first two performances.

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