Greatest Rivalry Test 3: South Africa’s scrum, maul, and mindset break New Zealand

Springboks v All Blacks delivered again, and the margins were brutal. A 29–24 Soweto classic, decided by scrum pressure, maul power, and a final 10 minutes where composure mattered more than ambition.

David Pembroke is joined by Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie to unpack the key moments: missed tackles on Kriel and de Allende, the All Blacks’ lineout challenges, penalties (including New Zealand’s lack of shots at goal), and why chasing the scoreboard can wreck execution. They also preview Baltimore with Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson, and Quinn Tupaea out, debate bench influence, and pivot to the women’s Test, the World XV Global Series fixtures, and Australia’s frustrating draw with Argentina in Mendoza, including the ongoing yellow card debate.

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In this episode:
00:00 🏟️ Springboks v All Blacks result from Soweto
01:10 🧱 Steve Hansen on scrum and lineout parity v Springboks
02:10 🔥 Ewen McKenzie: All Blacks attack “sublime” patches
03:05 🎯 Springboks penalties v All Blacks zero shots at goal
04:10 🟨 Savea injury and All Blacks composure late
05:10 🧠 Hansen: process over scoreboard pressure for All Blacks
07:05 🧰 McKenzie on All Blacks lineout work and Etzebeth
08:10 🧑‍⚖️ Scrum referee call on Kolbe goes to deck
10:05 ⚡ Roigard threat, Malcolm Marx steal at crucial time
12:05 🪑 Bench impact: Holland excitement and penalties
16:10 🧩 Selection chat: Tupuo Vaa’i, Darry, Holland combinations
18:10 🤝 Hansen on Springboks connection and Kolbe goal kicking
25:10 ✈️ Baltimore preview: Savea, Jacobson, Tupaea out
32:10 🚩 Women’s Test: SA officials, scrum angles, fairness
41:10 🌍 World XV Global Series fixtures and women’s growth
46:20 🤠 Australia v Argentina draw in Mendoza, yellow cards debate
58:10 📊 Coaches on useful stats: TQB, kick-pass ratio, advantage line

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