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Rugby Direct Episode 248: Tour launch - The first team is in

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On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier touch down in Cape Town and waste no time diving into the first team naming of the All Blacks' South African tour.

What can we read into Dave Rennie's selections to face the Stormers on Saturday morning? The boys break down the key talking points, potential selection clues, and what this side could tell us about the weeks ahead as the All Blacks face their latest challenge in one of rugby's toughest environments.

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"Rugby Direct Episode 248: Tour launch - The first team is in" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 39 min. Published August 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: August 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 39 min.
What podcast is this from?: Rugby Direct. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Rugby Direct covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode Notes

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier touch down in Cape Town and waste no time diving into the first team naming of the All Blacks' South African tour.

What can we read into Dave Rennie's selections to face the Stormers on Saturday morning? The boys break down the key talking points, potential selection clues, and what this side could tell us about the weeks ahead as the All Blacks face their latest challenge in one of rugby's toughest environments.

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Next listen

All from Rugby Direct →

Next listen

Rugby Direct Episode 249: Stormers Review, Proctor Blow & Sharks Changes

2 days ago31:57

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The EggChasers Rugby Podcast

Tim Cocker, Jonathan Beardmore, Phil Largan

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The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Rugby Direct?

"Rugby Direct Episode 248: Tour launch - The first team is in" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 39 min. Published August 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Rugby Direct page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Rugby Direct ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 39 min.
What podcast is this from?: Rugby Direct. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Rugby Direct covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.