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Rugby Direct Episode 263: Bledisloe questions as injury toll mounts
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On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier unpack a growing crisis at first five for the All Blacks, with Richie Mo'unga the latest star playmaker to join the injury casualty ward.
The boys break down the All Blacks squad named for the opening Bledisloe Cup test against Australia, debating the key selection calls and where the pressure points lie heading into Saturday night.
With the Wallabies showing signs of resurgence, they also tackle the big question: are the All Blacks there for the taking, or will New Zealand remind Australia who's boss when the Bledisloe Cup kicks off?
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"Rugby Direct Episode 263: Bledisloe questions as injury toll mounts" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 23 min. Published October 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
