Aotearoa Rugby Pod

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.

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.

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.

World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff joins Ross Karl and Bryn Hall for a Aotearoa Rugby Pod x For The Love Of Rugby South Africa collaboration.We break down what happens behind the scenes to make the Boks so good — from brutal scrum preparation and Rassie’s winning foundations to the systems keeping their wider squad Test-ready.Plus, what the Stormers and Argentina exposed about the All Blacks and Boks.

The All Blacks got the win in Cape Town but it wasn't slick.Their attack didn’t impress like earlier in the season. Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down what changed against the Stormers, why it matters ahead of the Springbok tests, and which players pushed their case for bigger roles on tour.Plus, what Argentina showed against South Africa — and whether there were clues the All Blacks can use.Did much change for Australia in the first test under Les Kiss' and an NPC wrap.

ARP goes live to react to the team Dave Rennie's named for the opening Greatest Rivalry Tour game against the Stormers.Who is in and who isn't and why? What does it mean in the context of test selections?