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How brutal will the Greatest Rivalry Tour with the Springboks and All Blacks series really get?Martin Devlin joins MW Welman and Harry Jones to break down New Zealand's Nations Championship form ahead of the All Blacks' first tour of South Africa in 30 years. This isn't just a form debrief. It's the opening bell for Ellis Park. Devlin explains where Dave Rennie's side has progressed, what still worries him about untested combinations, and why this rivalry now outweighs the British and Irish Lions series. Harry pushes back with his own concerns about Rassie Erasmus's rotation gamble and whether the Springboks have had their strongest team on the field together at all.In this episode:- Devlin's verdict on what kind of team the All Blacks have become- Whether Rassie's rotation policy leaves the Boks undercooked for the first test- The scrum battle, and why it opens the real fight- The new All Blacks combinations Devlin is watching closest before Ellis ParkIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do is LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL so you never miss an episode.
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"Episode 192: Why the Springboks vs All Blacks Greatest Rivalry Tour Is Set to Be Brutal | Martin Devlin" is an episode of The Lekker Rugby Pod!. Runtime 52 min. Published July 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.