Greatest Rivalry: WHO WINS IN SOWETO? Springboks v All Blacks + Wallabies 2 from 2 in Argentina?

All Blacks v Springboks goes to a decider at altitude, and every micro-moment matters. From scrum noise to kick-off tactics, this one at FNB Stadium feels like it will be decided by who starts better, who handles the aerial game, and who wins the breakdown.

David Pembroke is joined by Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie to rip into the “walking around” scrum debate, Rassie’s late team switch, and the All Blacks changes including Codie Taylor out, Peter Lakai in, and Sam Darry starting. There’s a big focus on Malcolm Marx, Kriel’s defensive pressure, Nika Amushakeli’s breakdown interpretations, and why New Zealand can’t gift South Africa easy maul entries. PLUS: Wallabies v Argentina selections, the Top 14 availability problem, Eddie Jones’ “three tiers” view of the top 12, and the Black Ferns v Springbok women curtain-raiser with Swys de Bruin resigning on the eve.

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In this episode:
00:00 🥊 All Blacks v Springboks scrum “walking around” debate
01:18 🧠 Ewen McKenzie calls scrum storm a teacup
02:18 🔄 Rassie front row switch and Springboks tactics chat
02:31 🧩 All Blacks team changes: Codie Taylor, Lakai, Darry
06:11 🏃 All Blacks pack dynamic focus to bend Springboks line
07:07 🧨 Springboks selections: Ox, Marx, Wilco Louw, Kolbe
07:34 🎭 Steve Hansen slams Rassie late team change “debacle”
09:17 🏔️ FNB altitude: All Blacks v Springboks pace question
11:05 🪙 Kick-off tactics: avoid easy Springboks maul launches
13:10 🦓 Referee Nika Amushakeli and breakdown contest rules
15:48 🛡️ Kriel defensive umbrella and All Blacks attack solutions
17:05 🛫 Aerial game issues: Kolbe threat and All Blacks catch
21:26 🔮 Predictions: All Blacks win vs Springboks draw tip
26:40 👩‍🎤 Black Ferns v Springbok women at FNB curtain-raiser
40:44 ✈️ Flyover controversy: Airlink withdraws third Test plan
43:29 🦘 Wallabies v Argentina: Bell, Tupou, Pollard, Wilson in
45:55 🏉 Eddie Jones on missing Argentina players and Top 14
48:03 📊 Eddie Jones “three tiers” top 12 teams debate
51:21 🇦🇷 Argentina team: Nicholas Roger at 10, Carreras at 15
53:30 🧱 Will Skelton question and lock depth for Australia
01:01:03 💷 Henry Pollock £1m talk and rugby commercial gripe

Call to action:
📌 Who wins the All Blacks v Springboks decider at altitude, and why?

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