Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Listen to second of our weekly All Blacks team naming reaction Youtube Lives.This week it's Ross talking the All Blacks v Italy team, including the midfield switch-up and two debutants, as well as answering the questions from the Live comments section.Keep an eye out for the scheduled lives each week.

With the Greatest Rivalry Tour coming in August, ARP brings you Boks watch, a regular segment dedicating to understanding the All Blacks' greatest foe!This week we talk where England went wrong, whether anyone is better than Damian Willemse, Rassie Erasmus' effect on the maul laws and how halfbacks are running the game worldwide.

The All Blacks have their attacking identity back.Dave Rennie's first Test in charge delivered a clear shift in philosophy against France. New Zealand played with more tempo, kept the ball alive and attacked with an optimism that supporters have been craving.Is this the blueprint to beat the Springboks?We also wrap up all the biggest talking points from the opening weekend of the All Nations Championship, including:• 🇿🇦 South Africa v England• 🇦🇺 Australia v Ireland• 🇦🇷 Argentina v Wales🔔 Subscribe for weekly All Blacks analysis, expert insight and rugby discussion.

What is the best way for the All Blacks to use Beauden Barrett and Quinn Tupaea?This week we're answering two of the biggest viewer questions following the first Test squad selection.

Tana Umaga On How Ardie Inspires & Building Rennie’s All BlacksAll Blacks legend Tana Umaga joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod after returning to the national team as defence coach.Tana explains what makes Ardie Savea such an influential leader and how he inspires those around him during the toughest moments. He also takes us behind the scenes of Dave Rennie’s first camp, discussing the challenge of bringing a coaching group together from different parts of the world, preparing a Test side in a short timeframe, building relationships with players and developing a game plan to stop France.

Few in New Zealand know all the French players and Dave Rennie as well as Brad Weber.Aotearoa Rugby Pod brings in the former All Blacks, Stade Francais and Chiefs halfback to give us the lowdown on both teams before Saturday's first test!.He explains how French rugby thinks, why Bordeaux's systems are likely to shape France's attack this week, and whether the absence of Toulouse's stars—including Antoine Dupont—really changes the contest. The crew also debates the All Blacks midfield combination, Beauden Barrett's role under Rennie, South Africa v England and Australia v Ireland.

Yes, it was only the Barbarians.But the performance reinforced a feeling many rugby fans already have: the Springboks' depth of talent is becoming frightening.Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss South Africa's 80-31 win over the Barbarians.

Fresh off the press - the ARP crew breaks down Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad!The 34 man squad, captained by Ardie Savea, includes four new caps, one eyebrow raising inclusion at halfback and the return of a veteran from Japan.

The Hurricanes didn't just beat the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final — they dismantled them.Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down why the Hurricanes tore apart the Chiefs and why the visitors couldn't find a way back into the contest.Have the Canes changed the All Blacks selection conversation? Does their style offer a blueprint for the All Blacks?Plus, reaction to South Africa's demolition of the Barbarians and what it tells us about the Springboks ahead of the international season.Don't miss our All Blacks squad announcement special.. dropping 12:15 Monday 22.