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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Tana Umaga On How Ardie Inspires & Building Rennie’s All Blacks

All 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.

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