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Rugby Direct Episode 243: All Blacks Win Big, But Are They Getting Better?
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Jul 12, 202633:15
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Rugby Direct is back as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dissect the All Blacks' far-from-convincing 47-17 victory over Italy in Wellington. Despite the comfortable scoreline, questions remain about the performance, selections, and overall direction of the side after two tests under Dave Rennie.
The boys also debate one of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend: can the All Blacks extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park when they face Ireland, or are the visitors primed to snap one of rugby's most iconic streaks?
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"Rugby Direct Episode 243: All Blacks Win Big, But Are They Getting Better?" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 33 min. Published July 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
