The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand

Secure your entire digital life with Surfshark — get 4 extra months free: https://surfshark.com/gbr (code: GBR) | 30-day money-back guarantee Four months in a hospital bed. Four screws in his spine. Eighteen kilos gone. And the first thing the doctors told him was that he might never walk again. All Blacks and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sits down with Andy and Kieran Read for his most open interview yet on the illness that stopped his season dead. Not an injury — an illness. An MRSA superbug that settled in his back and, as he puts it, burned him out from the inside like a tree on fire. He takes us through the night he was rolling around in 10-out-of-10 pain arguing with his wife not to go to hospital, the spinal fusion, coming off morphine, the panic attacks, and where his comeback actually sits right now (no date — but he’s been cleared to run, with day one of pre-season in November). Then Tamaiti puts his front-row hat back on to break down the Springbok scrum: what makes Ox Nché so hard to hold, why mindset is half the battle, and why he’d meet fire with fire rather than run from it. Justin Marshall joins live from South Africa after the third Test at Soccer City — a Test he reckons was the real decider. Marshy on where the game slipped away, what Dave Rennie said to him at full-time, and a firm answer to the question everyone’s asking: are the All Blacks in danger of becoming rugby’s version of Bazball? Plus what has to happen in Baltimore. Brought to you by Gallagher Insurance — your trusted insurance broker, backing the show and backing the game. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro 01:08 — "What actually happened?" — Tamaiti on the injury that wasn't an injury 01:57 — 10 out of 10 pain, and the superbug they couldn't identify 02:49 — Four screws, a fused spine & "a tree burning from the inside" 03:45 — "One of the first things they told me is I might be in a wheelchair" 04:36 — Fading away: 140kg down to 122kg in hospital 05:11 — Morphine, coming off the meds & the panic attacks 07:07 — The road back: no date, just six-week blocks 08:08 — Cleared to run — day one pre-season, November 09:47 — Can it come back? 10:14 — Front-row masterclass: what makes Ox Nché so hard to stop 13:13 — A word from Surfshark 14:58 — How do the All Blacks get parity with that Springbok scrum? 17:23 — Pancaking, hinging & painting good pictures for the ref 19:07 — Where the third Test was lost: turnovers & Ruben Love's yellow 20:32 — Leroy Carter targeted: Kriel and de Allende going at his left shoulder 22:20 — Fearless Player of the Week, brought to you by Gallagher 23:45 — 12-all at half time — then the game slowed right down 25:27 — Giving the Springboks credit: why champions dictate 26:10 — Cutting out the errors that kill momentum 28:27 — Line-out speed & the breakdown: where the game is won or lost 29:06 — Justin Marshall live from South Africa: inside Soccer City 31:28 — Regroup: what the All Blacks do with the series on the line 35:08 — Personnel or game plan? Marshy on what Rennie changes 37:47 — "Are we in danger of being rugby's version of Bazball?" 41:10 — What happens in Baltimore: persevere and believe 43:06 — Outro ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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The All Blacks lost the second test in Cape Town but were they actually that bad?

Andy Rowe is joined by former All Blacks captain and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Kieran Read to break down a game that turned on two minutes at the start and an aerial battle the All Blacks still can't win.

Read explains the untidy exit that had New Zealand seven points down inside two minutes, why the Springboks changed their defensive picture (14 in the line, nobody hunting the ruck) and what that means for the way the All Blacks attack. Plus the accuracy numbers: South Africa took 4.8 points from every 22 entry, New Zealand just 2.8 from nine.

There's the 2009 parallel (Matfield, box kicks and the series that changed how New Zealand played the game) and why the All Blacks are still catching high balls the old-school way. Pieter-Steph du Toit's 100th test. Then there's Rassie. The suit and tie, the team sheet handed over half an hour before kickoff, the F-bombs in the press conference and the complaint that the All Blacks are planting seeds in the media (from the man who put out an hour-long video on the referees during the Lions series). Read's take: "coaches have been doing this for a long time, but Rassie is the absolute king of it." Plus the scrum row it all came from: "we're not walking around, we're scrumming." And what changes for the third test, including Sam Darry, a six-two bench and where Rieko Ioane fits.

Over the Tasman, the Wallabies win 27-21 in Argentina, Les Kiss loosens the structure, and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii starts on the bench — would you put him on the All Blacks wing to catch our high balls?

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The All Blacks have gone to Ellis Park and won five tries to one and Marshy was standing in the middle of it. This week Andy is joined by Justin Marshall live from Johannesburg, still dusty, still 30 years on from '96, and Kieran Read in studio after a 3am alarm and a duvet on the couch with his boy. They break down how the All Blacks were under the pump for 40 minutes and still walked off with a scoreline that flattered them, the three unnoticed effort plays that swung the whole test, and why nobody in that squad celebrated like the job was done. Then Marshy finally does some homework and brings in former Springbok World Cup winning captain John Smit, who watched from the stands next to Francois Louw. He's honest about what he saw, the scrum that should have won it, the unforced errors he hasn't seen from this Springbok side in years, and what Rassie might do in Cape Town. He also explains what this tour has done to South Africa: green shirts every Friday, nothing getting done, and for the first time in the country's broadcasting history, more people watching rugby than football. Plus: the points-per-22-entry stat the coaches are obsessed with, why Fabian Holland has become crucial, whether George Bower has forced a start, and a proper appreciation for Matt Carley telling the TMO no. The Fearless Player of the Week is brought to you by Gallagher, your trusted insurance broker — backing the show and backing the game. Three tests to go. How good. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome — Marshy in Joburg, Reado in studio 00:58 "The most amazing feeling" — Marshy at Ellis Park 02:48 3am alarm, duvet on the couch, watching with the boy 04:11 Why this tour has brought back the old-school tours 06:07 The 1996 generation gap (and the frosted tips) 07:50 Why the All Blacks didn't celebrate 08:39 Under the pump — how were we only one point down? 10:10 The points the Springboks left out there 12:33 The three effort plays that swung the test 13:08 Jordie Barrett's hand of God 14:57 Altitude, fatigue and a spongy Ellis Park 16:20 Fearless Player of the Week, brought to you by Gallagher 18:12 The 22-entry stat the coaches are obsessed with 21:21 Why the Bok ball carriers are so hard to stop 23:40 GUEST: Springbok World Cup winning captain John Smit 25:47 Smit on the first half: "the scoreboard didn't reflect it" 28:05 What can Rassie actually change for Cape Town? 29:52 Do the Boks go back to the old formula? 32:44 "It's psychotic" — what this series is doing to South Africa 37:10 Respect for the haka: the quietest Ellis Park's ever been 38:58 Smit's message to the Boks: "we haven't become a bad team in one day" 40:56 Reacting to Smit — a nation in mourning 41:20 "We've stuck our foot all the way in their house" 42:47 Why Andy still isn't confident 44:18 Fabian Holland's engine and Tupou Vaa'i at lock 45:51 The front row — does Bower start in Cape Town? 48:42 The Lions game and managing bodies through the tour 49:41 Matt Carley, the TMO, and letting the game flow 53:49 Wrap ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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Justin Marshall joins us live from Pretoria, three tour games deep, one week out from Ellis Park and the mood in South Africa is exactly as cocky as you'd fear. Andy, Kieran Read and Marshy get into the arrogance ("if the All Blacks draw the series, that's a result for THEM"), why South African rugby is booming from schoolboy level up, and the recruitment problem that's got them worried about 13-year-olds on retainers. Then the serious business: how the All Blacks are actually tracking after three from three, the injury watch on Will Jordan, Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie, the loose forward puzzle, whether lineout height should be driving selection, why Argentina handed us the blueprint for beating the Boks and why a Springbok side that's short of minutes might be more vulnerable at altitude than anyone's saying. Plus the Gallagher Fearless Player of the Week ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — Marshall live from Pretoria 01:28 "Can the All Blacks beat the Springboks?" — the arrogance question 03:09 Cape Town to the Highveld: what the crowds are like 03:45 The Crusader who reckoned altitude was no problem 04:59 Why South African rugby is absolutely fizzing 06:58 What NZ can learn — NPC crowds and grassroots passion 08:41 The lost art of the tour 09:22 Is South Africa now ahead of us on depth? 11:33 13-year-olds on retainers: South Africa's recruitment worry 13:11 Three from three — how are the All Blacks tracking? 13:26 Injury watch: Will Jordan, Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie 14:40 Managing a 44-man squad, and Rennie's "not satisfied" message 16:56 Finding the width: the attacking blueprint 18:24 Beating the blitz — why unpredictability is everything 20:35 The loose forward puzzle: Segner, Lakai, Tupou Vaa'i at 6 22:06 6-2 bench, and three wingers for two spots 24:13 Should lineout height decide selection? 25:52 Gallagher Fearless Player of the Week: Ruben Love 29:58 Kolisi out — who jackals for the Boks now? 30:40 Segner's answer to the Kirifi debate 33:01 Are the Springboks undercooked? 35:25 The prep gap — and why Read isn't buying it 36:25 Argentina handed us the blueprint 37:48 Altitude, fatigue and the hurt locker 40:28 The mental side of altitude: "your body says you can't go on" 42:39 Slowing the game down, and what a captain can do about it 44:17 Final word: "This All Blacks team can beat the world champions" 46:17 Outro ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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30 years ago the All Blacks won their first test series on South African soil.

Andy Rowe sits down with two men who were there: Frank Bunce and Justin Marshall. They relive the 1992 return tour after apartheid, the intimidation of Ellis Park, Jonah Lomu's 1995 World Cup, and the week in Pretoria where Sean Fitzpatrick told the team: "There's no way we're going to Ellis Park with the series on the line."

Plus: the Michael Brial fight, the famous "too old, too slow, two tries" headline, Bunce's legendary partnership with Walter Little, why the All Blacks haven't settled a midfield since Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith, and whether this All Blacks side can win the series again.

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00:00 Intro: two members of the '96 All Blacks in studio

00:28 1992: the first tour back after apartheid

02:19 Danie Gerber: greatest centre ever?

03:56 Ellis Park: walking into the lion's den

07:31 1995: Jonah Lomu changes rugby forever

11:58 Running out for the '95 World Cup final and Mandela

14:25 Turning the page to the 1996 tour

15:13 The midweekers: why a squad of 36 won the series

17:03 Tri Nations battles and Bunce's winner in Brisbane

19:28 "We win it in Pretoria" — Fitzpatrick's message

22:16 Facing that Springbok side

24:07 John Preston, Zinzan's drop goal and the pivotal moments

26:23 The goal-line stand

28:40 The toughest Springboks Bunce ever faced

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The All Blacks squad to tour South Africa is out and the boys have questions. Seven wingers but no out-and-out fullback, only three halfbacks, five injury-prone locks, and Damian McKenzie named at first five but destined for the back field. Justin Marshall and Kieran Read drop into what it's actually like touring the Republic: altitude, boot parties, beer cans at the bus, and why four Tests in a row is like playing four finals. Plus: Ethan Blackadder back from the wilderness, how to build the loose trio around Ardie Savea, the unlucky ones (Du'Plessis Kirifi, Noah Hotham), what happens if Richie Mo'unga gets the call, and how you even prep a squad for games every three days. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:31 First reactions to the squad 02:31 Seven wingers — so who plays fullback? 04:12 Only three halfbacks: Ratima on the bench all tour? 05:02 George Bell and the fourth hooker call 06:31 The lock stocks: injury concerns 08:04 Bench impact — matching the Bomb Squad 10:20 6-2 split or backline flexibility? 15:18 Ethan Blackadder back from the wilderness 17:44 We need our best ball carriers carrying 20:13 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment: Timoci Tavatavanawai 22:07 The unlucky ones: Kirifi & Hotham 25:44 What the selectors want from their loose forwards 30:54 Building the game plan around Ardie Savea 34:05 The Josh Jacomb surprise 36:48 What if Richie Mo'unga gets the call? 37:58 Playing in South Africa: altitude & atmosphere 41:46 Touring the Republic: boot parties & hospitality 44:52 Games every three days — how do you prep? 46:48 Where should the Test team play? Tour strategy 49:11 First Test excitement & why the timing is perfect 50:26 Wrap-up ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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The All Blacks put Ireland to the sword at Eden Park and Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul aren't holding back, calling out the Irish for blaming the ref instead of themselves. Marshy and JP break down the Tupou Vaa'i blindside masterstroke, the bench that's finally delivering "championship minutes", the Luke Jacobson TMO call that got common sense right, and whether Quinn Tupaea at 13 is the answer heading into South Africa.

Then James O'Connor joins the show, fresh off the Mad Monday that saw him sleep through last week's episode, to reveal he's told Les Kiss he's available for the Wallabies, why the spine is costing Australia games, and where Joseph Aukuso Sua'ali'i really should be playing.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro — JOC's no-show & Mad Monday stories

05:00 All Blacks dismantle Ireland at Eden Park

06:13 The Tupou Vaa'i blindside call

09:14 Bench impact & championship minutes

12:20 Set piece stepping up a level

13:35 Were Ireland tired — or just beaten?

17:58 "A pack of whingers" — Ireland's excuses

21:05 The Jacobson yellow card & a TMO masterclass

25:16 Hooker debate — who starts in South Africa?

31:26 Quinn Tupaea at 13: the answer at centre?

36:54 Harvey Norman Moment of the Week

39:12 Wallabies set piece & Josh Canham's lineout learnings

42:34 Tizzano, Harry Wilson & the captaincy question

48:02 James O'Connor joins the show

50:33 Back to club footy with Brothers

53:06 JOC on the Wallabies' spine & game management

56:41 Joe Schmidt's legacy & the Les Kiss era

59:28 Where Sua'ali'i should really play

1:02:20 Wrap-up

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Damian McKenzie joins us live from All Blacks camp and Marshy puts him on the spot over the fullback debate, arguing Will Jordan should be wearing the 15 jersey. D-Mac opens up on his role at fullback, the halftime messages from Razor and Barrett, Will Jordan's record-breaking hat trick, Ardie as captain, and what the All Blacks are expecting from Ireland at Eden Park. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall also review a patchy win over Italy, vent about the TMO shambles in Wellington, dissect the Wallabies' second-half collapse against France, and lock in their picks for the weekend. Brought to you by Harvey Norman home of Next Gen AI PCs from Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Acer and Asus, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. Chapters 00:00 Intro – Where's Rabs? 00:57 Will Jordan's record strike rate 02:40 The fullback debate: Jordan or D-Mac at 15? 05:46 Who's the next All Blacks winger? 08:45 Italy review: patchy start & discipline 12:30 What's wrong with our starts? 14:40 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment: Fraser McReight 16:28 The TMO shambles in Wellington 20:04 Damian McKenzie joins from All Blacks camp 22:54 D-Mac on the back three & his fullback role 26:13 Ardie as captain & Will Jordan's record 26:52 D-Mac on the Ireland threat & Eden Park 28:52 Debrief: what we learned from D-Mac 29:34 Ireland preview: Eden Park test 35:19 Wallabies' second-half collapse vs France 41:17 Italy v Wallabies preview 43:24 Predictions 45:50 Wrap – thanks to Harvey Norman ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Kieran Read break down a massive test weekend: the Wallabies blowing a golden chance against Ireland, and the All Blacks outgunning France in a four-try thriller.JP pulls no punches on the Wallabies' discipline and "championship minutes," Marshy explains why Ireland's block plays are the best in the world, and the panel asks the big one: is Ardie Savea — arguably the world's best player — stuck in the wrong position?Plus: Cam Roigard's case as the best 9 on the planet, Ruben Love's fearless debut start, pod systems explained (and why France ditched them), the Tupou Vaa'i at blindside grenade, and why winning in South Africa this year means winning the World Cup next year. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — full house in studio02:04 The jug scull & HSOB 125th reunion04:14 Wallabies v Ireland: 35 minutes of brilliance, then what?06:04 Discipline, soft tries & defending your 2208:11 Standouts: Valetini, Jock Campbell & Josh Canham11:14 Leadership when the game plan disappears15:26 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment: Ruben Love17:33 Cam Roigard — best halfback in the world?21:34 Jordie Barrett's laser pass & beating the northern blitz23:20 All Blacks v France: the mindset shift28:27 The Ardie Savea debate: 7 or 8?33:35 Pods vs no pods — how France carved us up39:40 France v Wallabies preview: DuPont returns45:53 Changes for Italy? The Tupou Vaa'i grenade54:40 South Africa tour: "Win there, win the World Cup"59:32 Score predictions (Marshy backs France) ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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Dave Rennie's All Blacks era begins — and the boys are calling it early: Start The Hurricanes front row and throw Segna in at six.

Kieren Read and Justin Marshall break down every pick ahead of the All Blacks vs France test, while Bordeaux champion Big Ben Tameifuna joins us to reveal the players who could shock New Zealand — and opens up about the moment he "shot himself in the foot" with the All Blacks.

Then Wallaby legend Jeremy Paul drops his biggest claim yet: three tests, three wins. Plus, the ANZAC Test gets the deep dive it deserves, and we hand out score predictions across all three weekend tests.

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Intro, Harvey Norman & Will JP Survive the Live Show?
00:52 — Dave Rennie's All Blacks: What's Actually Going to Change?
05:48 — Start The Hurricanes: Debutantes, Segna at Six & Selection Picks
11:20 — Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment: George North's Legendary Send-Off
13:31 — Big Ben Tamifuna: Bordeaux's Secret Weapons Revealed
16:40 — Ben's Journey: From Flaxmere to European Champion
19:55 — Hurricanes vs Bordeaux — Who Actually Wins?
21:15 — Jeremy Paul Joins: Wallabies Will Win Three From Three
24:47 — JP's Full Wallabies Team Selection Deep Dive
37:02 — The Anzac Test: A Historic Moment for Rugby
43:00 — Predictions: All Blacks, Wallabies & The Springboks

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Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul dig into a Super Rugby final that finished 60–5 — and somehow never got boring. The Hurricanes' demolition of the Chiefs, the Damian McKenzie pile-on JP refuses to join, and what it all means for an All Blacks squad. Marshy breaks down the new squad selection, the Hurricanes' nine-player takeover, the McKenzie/Bowden Barrett fullback conundrum with Will Jordan out, and why Jordie Barrett might be the best 12 in the world right now. Plus: the Wallabies squad reaction! ───────────────────────────── 🔗 LINKS 🎟️ SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below https://www.oldboys.co.nz/viewform/515859 ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro — live show announcement, tickets at High School Old Boys 1:33 Marshall's flight cancelled — stuck in Wellington, not Fiji 1:58 High School Old Boys clubhouse — Chatham House Rules, no recording 2:41 The 1995 World Cup final story — Mertens & Bashap's club final piss-up 3:24 Super Rugby final reaction — Hurricanes 60, Chiefs 5 5:19 Where it went wrong — turnovers, ruck errors, lost gain line 6:06 The Damian McKenzie pile-on — Love vs McKenzie for the AB 10 jersey 7:35 JP's defence of McKenzie — "this is just all black territory" 9:19 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week — Peter Lakai's work rate 11:59 Breaking down the Hurricanes' shape — why the ball gets wide so clean 16:05 Can Dave Rennie copy the Hurricanes' game plan at test level? 19:09 Wallabies squad reaction — Lukhan Salakaia-Loto omission 23:28 Angus Crichton, NRL crossovers, and Zach Lomax's case for a Wallaby chance 25:30 Crossing to Justin Marshall — "the scene of the crime" 26:20 Marshall's verdict on the final — KPIs, tempo, "worthy champions" 28:09 How the Chiefs' bodies pulled up — Jacobson, Tupaia, the injury list 30:18 Omua and Lakai — the Hurricanes' forward pack blueprint 32:54 Geordie — sorry, Jordie Barrett's case as the best 12 in the world 33:46 Nine players from one Super Rugby team — does that cause disharmony? 38:03 Kyle Preston's shock call-up and what it says about Roigard's gear change 40:37 Loose forward depth concerns — where's the genuine number 8? 42:43 The fullback crisis — Will Jordan's injury and the McKenzie/Barrett stopgap 46:34 Finn Hunt — sorry, Fine Inisi — Anganofo Mavi's contract buyout 47:56 Should Jordie Barrett play fullback instead of 12? 52:10 Why Reuben Love at 10 needs Jordie Barrett alongside him 53:45 Who missed the squad — Jamie Hannah, Samipeni Finau, Caleb Clarke 56:19 Three tests, one squad — do the All Blacks experiment or pick to win? 58:17 Closing out — France first, then the live show at Old Boys ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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The Super Rugby Final is here. Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul break down everything you need to know before Saturday’s Chiefs vs Hurricanes decider in Wellington. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall open with a no-holds-barred post-mortem on the Crusaders’ semifinal implosion — the complacency question, the Chiefs’ mental edge, and what Read would have said at halftime down 28–00. Then it’s full focus on Saturday: is the 10 battle between Reuben Love and Damian McKenzie also the battle for the All Black jersey? Who wins the forward arm wrestle? And is JP right that the Hurricanes are simply impossible to beat? Plus: Marshall’s never-told story about Zinzan Brooke making him feel like crying at halftime in 1995, the Luke Jacobson deep dive, a technical breakdown of the Hurricanes’ counter-ruck dominance, and JP drops a scoreline that has the boys howling. ───────────────────────────── 🔗 LINKS 🎟️ SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below https://www.oldboys.co.nz/viewform/515859 ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro — Read & Marshall on Crusaders’ semi-final collapse 1:41 Was it complacency? The psychology behind the Chiefs’ win 4:19 Do you need an instigator? Leadership under pressure 5:40 Marshall: “Richard Lowe told us he was about to smack someone” 7:05 Read: what he’d have said 28–0 down in a semifinal 7:40 Accountability vs care — the modern leadership balance 9:00 Marshall’s 1995 story — Zinzan Brooke & the halftime toilet 11:17 Mental side of the game — parallels to Chiefs vs Crusaders 14:21 What made the Chiefs so dominant in the first half? 15:37 Chiefs’ physical dominance — Jacobson, Tipuvaya, Cody Taylor 16:48 How the Chiefs read and exploited Crusaders’ defensive pictures 18:38 Damian McKenzie — class act under pressure 19:09 Luke Jacobson deep dive — what makes him elite 22:24 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week — Innovation 24:00 Asafu Omua — All Blacks winger conversation 26:22 Hurricanes’ back three — Naholo, Carter, Morby, Barrett 28:20 Hurricanes vs Blues — what flipped at halftime? 29:24 Blues’ injury crisis — three HIAs that changed the game 31:27 The Final as an All Blacks trial — the matchups that matter 32:09 Front row battle — props with All Black selection on the line 33:30 How are the Hurricanes counter-rucking so legally and so well? 35:47 Love vs McKenzie — is this the battle for the All Black 10? 36:57 Marshall: the dying art of the 80-minute first five 38:33 Read backs Marshall — playing the full 80 39:30 Which 10 controls Saturday’s final? 40:01 Marshall: the team with the Rolls Royce forward pack wins 42:02 Read’s score prediction — Hurricanes by 10 44:30 JP joins from Australia — Waratahs, Rabs & Bernard Foley 48:03 Rabs didn’t even make the bench — Marshall was filthy 48:56 Premiership wrap — Hooper, Nikitau & the Australian back row 53:08 Super Rugby Final preview — how do you beat the Hurricanes? 53:54 JP: the hookers are the most important players in the final 55:52 How to stop Cam Roygaard — JP’s tactical plan 58:19 Marshall’s tip: tackle Roygaard above the waist 1:00:31 Back row battle — Shields, Parker & the loosies trial 1:01:48 Score predictions — JP goes 42–19 Hurricanes 1:04:38 Four finals in a row — are the Chiefs the Buffalo Bills of Super Rugby? 1:05:18 Live show — Sunday Session, July 5th, Christchurch ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion

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What separates the teams that win finals from the ones that show up and go through the motions? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode — and All Blacks legend Kieran Reid has some very honest answers. Reado joins the boys in studio fresh off the Hurricanes' quarterfinal demolition of the Brumbies. He breaks down what genuine finals belief looks like from the inside — including the moment Richie McCaw gathered a team that was 19-7 down to Ireland and simply said: "Just breathe. We got this." Then he gives his take on which teams in this year's Super Rugby semifinals have that same DNA. James O'Connor calls in from the UK with massive personal news, an update on his hamstring, and a wide-open future back in Australia. And Jeremy Paul joins from across the Tasman with passionate opinions on where Rabs should land and absolutely no time for anyone who questions whether he's still got it. Plus: Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach, the unsolved number 8 puzzle, Ruben Love's case to be the next ABs 10, and a big announcement for GBRANZ fans in Christchurch. 🎟️ **SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below** https://www.oldboys.co.nz/viewform/515859 --- CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro 01:46 — Hurricanes vs Brumbies: what went wrong for the 11 Wallabies 05:19 — The Crusaders formula: what it takes to win ugly 12:27 — "Just breathe. We got this." — Inside the Ireland comeback 18:47 — Blues collapse & the Chiefs vs Crusaders semifinal preview 25:07 — The All Blacks #8 puzzle: who fills it since Rito retired? 29:47 — Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach from 2027 39:19 — James O'Connor: baby news, coming home & no club yet 43:54 — Ruben Love, Damian McKenzie & the All Blacks 10 debate 50:08 — Jeremy Paul on Rabs, the Waratahs & Australian rugby's depth 1:10:03 — 🎟️ GBRanz Sunday Session — July 5th, Christchurch --- YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz

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England losing to Italy has completely blown open the Six Nations — and now Steve Borthwick is under serious pressure. In this episode of GBRANZ, Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallabies great Jeremy Paul to break down one of the biggest rugby shocks in years. The lads discuss what went wrong for England, why Italy are no longer a team anyone can underestimate, and whether France are about to pile even more pressure on Borthwick in Paris. They also dive into the huge news from New Zealand rugby with Dave Rennie confirmed as the new All Blacks coach. What does this mean for the All Blacks playing style, selection, captaincy and preparation heading toward the next Rugby World Cup? Plus Marshy breaks down some brilliant attacking trends from Super Rugby and the Six Nations — including clever set piece plays that are opening up modern defences. ⸻ In this episode: • Italy’s historic win over England • Is Steve Borthwick under pressure? • Can England upset France in Paris? • Dave Rennie confirmed as All Blacks coach • Who could captain the All Blacks next? • The evolution of modern rugby attacking plays ⸻ 🎙 Hosted by Andy Rowe Justin Marshall Jeremy Paul ⸻ 📩 Want to partner with GBRANZ? Email: studio@red9studios.com More info: red9studios.com ⸻ ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:25 England lose to Italy — pressure on Borthwick 03:55 Why losing to Italy is such a huge result 05:45 How good is this Italy team now? 07:10 Italy vs All Blacks in Wellington 09:20 Why England are struggling defensively 10:02 Has Borthwick lost the changing room? 13:04 Final round Six Nations predictions 16:26 Scotland’s huge win over France 17:33 Viral Welsh prop try moment 18:52 Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach 22:57 Why Rennie got the job 25:05 Assistant coaches discussion 29:47 Could Tana Umaga join the staff? 33:47 Dave Rennie’s All Blacks game plan 37:56 Challenges ahead for the All Blacks 41:43 Who should captain the All Blacks? 47:18 Marshy’s rugby analysis and tactics 50:08 Outro --- YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz

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Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Australian great Jeremy Paul for a candid chat on two big coaching storylines. First, the Razor situation, where Marshy asks where the buck stops and why so much has been pinned on Scott Robertson, when performance and responsibility also sit with players and the wider coaching group. Then we pivot to England. After a rough Six Nations run, JP doesn’t hold back, questioning whether Steve Borthwick is the right man and suggesting the pressure could escalate if results don’t turn quickly. We also get into: • Brumbies’ historic win in Christchurch and why the Crusaders looked drained • Why the South Africa tour is the toughest challenge in rugby • Six Nations chaos and why France look a level above • The return of “proper winger play” (Tungitau, Jorgensen) • Angus Crichton’s Wallabies talk and what it could mean in 2026 📩 Partnership / Sponsorship enquiries: studio@redninestudios.com 🌐 redninestudios.com (Christchurch’s own world-class podcast studio) ⸻ Chapters 01:45 – Back on air + Brumbies banter 03:05 – Brumbies beat Crusaders in Christchurch (26-year drought) 07:15 – What went wrong for the Crusaders (tactics + fatigue) 12:20 – Brumbies DNA: early-2000s style + discipline 14:00 – Razor: how it unfolded + why it hit hard 17:15 – JP’s leaked team story: “why is the team in the press?” 20:55 – Can squads fix this internally? Players vs coaches responsibility 25:10 – Succession planning: who replaces Razor (and why it’s hard) 27:30 – “No warm-ups”: the next AB coach reality 29:45 – South Africa tour: toughest job in rugby 34:50 – Six Nations: England’s slide + Ireland statement 36:45 – “What happened to England’s defence?” 38:20 – Borthwick debate: pressure building? 41:00 – France flying + why they look a level above 47:10 – Wallabies watch: Angus Crichton + squad build 49:00 – Wingers are back: Tungitau & Jorgensen 50:40 – Wrap + sponsor callout

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All Blacks great Justin Marshall and Wallabies Rugby World Cup winner Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe for this year's season finale!

We name our World XV of the year and there are some massive selection calls!

We cover the Wallabies and All Blacks performances from the weekend and assess where they are at heading in 2026.

Plus, what did the lads think about Tom Curry's hit against Argentina at Twickenham?

CHAPTERS

00:01:25 Should Razor be sacked as All Blacks coach?

00:02:30 Wales v All Blacks review

00:06:00 Andy's idea to save New Zealand rugby

00:20:00 Do the All Blacks have chance in South Africa?

00:24:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the week

00:26:30 Wallabies review - should Joe Schmidt leave?

00:41:00 Ireland vs South Africa review

00:56:30 Our World XV team

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Wales rugby legend Andy Powell joins former All Black Justin Marshall, Wallaby Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe.

Marshy breaks down where it all went wrong All Blacks in their loss to England at Twickenham.

JP gives his verdict on the Joe Schmidt era and Powelly tells some hilarious stories about his time playing for Wales.

CHAPTERS

00:01:20 Marshy reviews the All Blacks loss to England

00:15:10 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week

00:16:47 Are England on Par With Springboks?

00:17:47 Marshy has a crack and England supporters

00:23:00 Jeremy Paul joins the show to review the Wallabies

00:34:00 Powelly's Golf Buggy story 00:46:21 Review & Preview for Springboks

00:51:19 Powelly's run in with Bakkies Botha

00:55:00 Wales vs All Blacks preview

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Former All Blacks halfback Brad Weber joins Justin Marshall & Andy Rowe in London to review the weekend's rugby and look ahead to another round of November Internationals.

We take a look at where it went wrong for Scotland in their bid for a first ever win over the All Blacks.

You've got to hear what Marshy has to say to the French after their loss to the Springboks.

And, the Wallabies bring in James O'Connor ahead of their match against Ireland!

CHAPTERS

00:01:00 Brad Weber's gruesome injury

00:05:10 Marshy ends up in hospital

00:08:20 Review of the All Blacks v Scotland

00:25:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment Of The Week

00:27:30 THAT Red Card in Paris

00:34:30 Wallabies v Italy review

00:45:40 Marshy's message for French Rugby

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The lads react to the shocking red card given to Irish lock Tadgh Beirne and the Wallabies performance against England. Former All Black Justin Marshall, Wallaby world cup winner Jeremy Paul and host Andy Rowe are joined this week by former Springbok Schalk Brits and current Wallaby James O'Connor to review the weekend and look ahead to this weekends massive test matches! CHAPTERS 00:04:00 Reaction to Ireland's Red Card 00:13:00 Review of the All Blacks and Ireland 00:20:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:22:00 Wallaby James O'Connor joins the podcast 00:43:45 Springbok World Cup Shalk Brits joins the call 01:00:00 All Blacks vs Scotland preview

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Justin Marshall joins us from Chicago ahead of the All Blacks opening test of their Grand Slam against Ireland. Wallaby Jeremy Paul talks us through Austalia's tight win over Japan and looks ahead to their test at Twickenham against England. AND.... Maori All Black & Super Rugby winner Tim Bateman joins the show to breakdown down the All Blacks midfield options. CHAPTERS 00:01:00 Life after rugby for Tim Bateman

00:06:00 The difference between Union and League players

00:10:00 Robbie Deans vs Scott Roberston

00:11:35 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week

00:13:35 Wallabies v Japan reaction

00:31:35 Justin Marshall joins the show from Chicago

00:31:35 Tim's story about Marshy's "Any Given Sunday" speech

00:37:00 Ireland vs All Blacks preview

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This week the lads wrap up the final weekend of the Rugby Championship and put together their "Team Of The Tournament". JP has a story to tell us about his encounter with Teddy Swims, Marshy has a run in with Dylan Hartley and Andy confidence is up after a couple of beers. We talk through the future of The Rugby Championship and debate where Siya Kolisi sits as a captain among the all time greats. CHAPTERS 00:01:30 Why didn't the Wallabies bring on Rabs?! 00:02:30 Bledisloe Cup recap 00:11:15 JP's story with Teddy Swims 00:12:26 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week! 00:23:30 What happened to the Wallabies scrum? 00:30:00 Marshy fires some bullets at the Springboks 00:38:00 Is Siya Kolisi the greatest captain ever? 00:43:45 The Rugby Championship team of the tournament 00:57:26 What's the future of The Rugby Championship? 01:04:30 What Dylan Hartley did and said to Marshy!

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We unpick what happened between the Wallabies and All Blacks, plus Jean de Villiers joins us to give us a Springboks perspective on the Rugby

Championship.

Jeremy Paul and Justin Marshall disagree on All Blacks selections, while Marshy is calling for Ruben Love to start ahead of Damien McKenzie.

We also compare this Springboks side with the great All Blacks side that featured names like McCaw and Carter.

CHAPTERS

00:01:30 - Review of the Bledisloe Cup

00:12:00 - Refereeing decisions

00:22:00 - Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week

00:25:00 - The All Blacks performance

00:31:50 - Marshy on starting Ruben Love over McKenzie

00:40:50 - Jean de Villiers joins the call

00:55:21 - Is this Springboks side better than McCaw's All Blacks

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Israel Dagg joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to preview this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We also get All Blacks great Ian Jones on the show to give us the low down on the new "All Blacks Experience"! Chapters 00:05:50 Who Israel Dagg thinks is key to the Wallabies chances 00:16:00 What the Wallabies think of Eden Park 00:30:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:33:00 All Blacks legend Ian Jones 0043:00 The Bledisloe Cup QUIZZ

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Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul & Andy Rowe are joined this week by Springbok captain & centurion Jean de Villiers & Wallaby fly half James O'Connor.

We dissect the All Blacks humiliation at the hands of the Springboks and then unpick what went wrong for the Wallabies in Sydney.

Plus, James O'Connor gives us an update on his chances of playing in the Bledisloe Cup.

Chapters

00:02:00 New Zealand's reaction to the All Blacks humiliation

00:12:50 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week

00:34:00 Jean de Villiers joins the show

00:51:00 Unpacking the Wallabies loss to Argentina

01:00:00 James O'Connor joins the show

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GBRANZ is BACK with a BANG!!!!

Justin Marshall & Andy Rowe are joined by former Springbok Hanyani Shimange in studio, with Wallabies James O'Connor and Jeremy Paul also on the joining us!

We start by unpicking the All Blacks win over the Springboks and getting Hanyani's view on the refereeing controversy.

Then James O'Connor joins us to talk through what went on against Argentina & South Africa.

Jeremy Paul then joins the show and is full of excitement about where Australian rugby is heading!

CHAPTERS

00:01:30 What did we make of the Refereeing

00:06:45 Should the Springboks park the midfield lineout

00:12:30 James O'Connor joins the show

00:22:00 Harvey Norman NEXT GEN Moment of the Week 00:23:20 Jeremy Paul joins the show

00:37:00 What changes the Springboks to make

00:38:50 What do we expect from the All Blacks

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This week on GBRANZ, Jeremy Paul pork chops himself early and it only gets spicer from there. We break down the Wallabies performance against the Lions, pick our Lions/Wallabies XV and ask the big questions - should Bundee Aki have started at 12? Are the Springboks a step up from the Lions? And where are the Wallabies at right now. Plus we talk a look at the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ CHAPTERS 00:04:00 Jeremy Paul pork chops himself 00:08:00 The Wallabies performance against the Lions 00:12:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:16:00 Our Combined Lions / Wallabies XV 00:24:20 Should Bundee Aki have started at 12 for the Lions? 00:26:30 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 00:30:32 Our assessment of where the Wallabies are at 00:33:50 Are the Springboks a step up from the Lions? 00:45:00 The All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship

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All Blacks superstar Israel Dagg joins Jeremy Paul, Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe to break down the second test between the Wallabies and Lions in Melbourne.

First on the agenda, we discuss that controversial clear out from Jac Morgan in the lead up to the Lions match winning try to Hugo Keenan.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:10 Should Jac Morgan have been penalised

00:09:30 The major difference in the Wallabies

00:16:43 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week

00:26:00 HSBC Australia's Rugby’s Best Exchange

00:32:00 What changes we'd make to the Wallabies

00:40:00 Justin Marshall joins the show

00:46:00 Will Skelton being a pest

00:50:40 Marshy's verdict on Jac Morgan's hit on Tizzano

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Wallabies legend Jeremy Paul & All Blacks great Justin Marshall review the first test between the Wallabies and Lions.

Marshy breaks down what went wrong for the Wallabies backline, while JP gives us some insight into where the forwards need to improve.

Plus we review the series between the All Blacks and France.

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⁠CHAPTERS

00:00:45 Wallabies v Lions first test review

00:09:00 Did the Wallabies midfield work?

00:12:00 The Wallabies were too deep in the backline

00:13:30 Harvey Norman next gen moment of the week00:16:24 Potential changes to the Wallabies for 2nd test

00:24:16 HSBC Rugby's Best Exchange

00:31:20 All Blacks review vs France

00:40:00 Can the Wallabies make it 1 all in Melbourne?

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All Blacks legend Justin Marshall & World Cup Winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe to discuss the Wallabies, All Blacks, Lions & Springboks!

JP names his Wallabies 23 for the first test, while Marshy makes some big tweaks to Joe Schmidt's backline.

The lads discuss what changes Razor might make for the third test against France and have some strong thoughts on Rassie's latest innovation!

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CHAPTERS

00:02:20 JOC has made the Wallabies!

00:09:55 Why Marshy thinks JOC should start

00:13:25 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week

00:13:45 The Springboks new innovation

00:15:30 JP names his Wallabies 23 for the first test 00:24:00 Review of the All Blacks v France

00:35:00 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange"

00:36:00 Who JP thinks the Lions need to start in the back row

00:46:00 Who will the Lions start in the centres

00:49:43 Are the Springboks tactics disrespecting the game?

00:58:40 Why the Lions supporters are the best in the world

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Former Wallaby Jeremy Paul doubles down on French rugby disrespecting the international game.

We chat to James O'Connor on his move to Leicester and potential call up to face the Lions.

Justin Marshall breaks down the All Blacks performance and gives his thoughts on the French B team.

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CHAPTERS

00:01:30 Marshy and JP on French Rugby

00:10:50 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week. 00:12:00 Review of All Blacks v France

00:20:00 Review of Wallabies v Fiji

00:42:00 James O'Connor joins the show

00:54:00 HSBC Australia's ‘Rugby’s Best Exchange'

01:00:00 Previewing the rugby coming up

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Wallabies scrum half Nic White and former All Black Ryan Crotty join Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul & Andy Rowe for an action packed episode. White talks us through what it was like to face the Lions and how rugby has taken over in Australia. Crotty discussed what it was like to play in the same teams as Ma'a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams. Plus, the impact Ronan O'Gara had on the Crusaders & All Blacks defence. JP talks ups the Lions tight five, while Marshy lets rip on French rugby. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ CHAPTERS 00:02:00 Playing as a 12 with Ma'a Nonu & Sonny Bill Williams 00:09:30 Ronan O'Gara's impact on Crusaders & All Blacks defence 00:17:00 Jeremy Paul joins the show 00:32:00 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 00:43:20 Wallaby Nic White joins the show

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Former Wallaby Jeremy Paul is back in studio with All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ The Crusaders have claimed another title so we unpick how they won the final against the Chiefs. The Wallabies and The All Blacks have named their squads, so we take a look at who made it and who missed out! Plus, the lads take a close look at The Lions, after their opening loss to Argentina in Dublin! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz CHAPTERS 02:00 Super Rugby final analysis 18:00 James O'Connor missing the Wallabies squad 22:10 The Wallabies squad 27:30 Argentina's win over The Lions! 34:12 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 36:04 The All Blacks squad 42:36 Saily advert 01:06:00 What we're most excited about with both squads

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This week Crusaders first five Taha Kemara joins All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, Wallaby James O'Connor and Andy Rowe. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply

https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ The lads preview this weekend's final between the Crusaders and Chiefs as well as reviewing both semi finals. We take a look at what went down in the URC and the Premier finals and Marshy is fired up on Dan Coles yellow card! Plus, Mashy caught up with Scott Robertson and has all the latest on the upcoming All Blacks squad! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz Chapters 00:44 HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account Visa Debit Card 06:48 Taha's injury 17:16 Review of the Crusaders vs Blues 20:20 Review of the Chiefs vs Brumbies semi final 23:38 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 25:53 Marshy tells us about his catch up with All Blacks coach Scott Robertson 32:35 Scott Barrett = LeBron James for the Crusaders 41:56 Saily 44:00 URC final review 45:40 Premiership final review 48:00 Dan Cole's yellow card 56:52 Wazza's Words of Wisdom for Rabs

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This week we're looking at Super Rugby, URC and the Premiership as finals fever hits!

All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallabies Jeremy Paul, James O'Connor discuss the Crusaders v Blues rivalry, Noah Lolesio's red hot form and who they think should be the All Blacks 12.

Plus we take a look at the Premiership and URC finals.

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Chapters

03.25 NZR CEO resignation

06.50 James O'Connor's gloves

11.50 Rivez Reihana form

13.21 Why David Havili is so good

23.50 Crusaders v Blues rivalry

26.67 Wallaby world cup winner Jeremy Paul talks Brumbies

32.55 The Premiership final - Leicester v Bath

37.50 James O'Connor on playing for Michael Cheika

43.50 The URC Final predictions

45.50 The sad passing of former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson

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On this episode All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, Wallaby & Crusader James O'Connor, former Wallaby Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe discuss the Super Rugby playoffs and the World Club Cup.

We also take a look at Richie Mo'unga, who's won yet another title in Japan, and Rabs (James O'Connor) gives his thoughts on what makes him so good!

JP (Jeremy Paul) joins us remotely to give his thoughts on the controversy in Canberra and what he thought of the fall out that followed!

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02:10 World Rugby listens to Marshy

10:20 Richie Mo'ugna wins another title

15:33 Our podcast partner Saily

17:20 James O'Connor's new role at The Crusaders

21:30 Jeremy Paul joins the show to discuss the Brumbies being robbed

32:16 Why Crusaders love finals footy

39:00 Andy Rowe explains how the finals system works

42:30 Chiefs vs Blues preview

46:00 The World Club Cup

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All Blacks great Ali Williams joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to discus his career and life after rugby.

We cover the how a shower with his wife lead to the formation of Auckland AFC, how the All Blacks prepared to face the 2005 Lions and the lessons learned from the 2007 Rugby World Cup that led to victory in 2011.

Wallaby James O'Conor also joins the show to reminisce about their time in Toulon playing for one of the greatest club sides ever assembled.

AND... Ali Williams talks us through THAT cross field kick!

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Chapters

02:56 The Birth of Auckland AFC 05:58 Community Engagement and Cultural Diversity 08:52 The Competitive Landscape of Sports in New Zealand 12:01 Collaboration Between New Zealand and Australia 15:06 Transitioning from Football to Rugby 17:58 Reflections on Competitive Spirit and Team Dynamics 18:29 On-Field Rivalries and Banter 22:18 Recognition and Legacy in Rugby 24:19 The Emotional Stakes of the British and Irish Lions 26:31 Reflecting on Career Highlights and Challenges 30:50 The Unique Culture of Toulon Rugby 35:13 The Impact of Team Dynamics and Leadership 41:29 Judicial Hearings - Bakkies Botha 42:05 Memories of Alley on the Field 47:15 Mental Strength and Team Dynamics 49:32 Lessons from World Cup Experiences 51:43 Influence of Family on Athletic Careers 54:00 Perspective from Personal Challenges 56:30 The Power of the Jersey 01:00:41 Ali Williams cross field kick 01:05:34 Legacy Beyond Medals

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All Blacks great Grant Fox is in studio immediately following Ryan Fox's recent PGA Tour victory, reflecting on his journey and the pride it brings to his family.

The discussion transitions into Fox's early life, his friendship with Martin Crowe, and his rise in the rugby world, highlighting the significance of leadership and teamwork.

The conversation further explores the legacy of the Auckland rugby team in the 80s, their dominance, and the cultural importance of the Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand rugby, emphasising the respect and camaraderie among players.

We relive some famous moments from Fox's career, including is winning kick against the Lions.Fox also reflects on the adversity encountered on the path to winning the 1987 World Cup, highlighting the evolution of rugby and the athletes who shaped its legacy.

He discusses the role of an All Black selector, while Marshy and Fox share hilarious stories their time working with Sir Steve Hansen.

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00:00 Celebrating Ryan Fox's PGA Tour Win

06:01 Grant Fox's Early Life and Career

12:08 The Auckland Rugby Legacy

19:04 The Ranfurly Shield and Its Significance

25:53 The Legacy of the Lions Tour

30:39 Tactical Preparation and Goal Kicking

35:33 The Pressure of High-Stakes Kicking

48:38 The 1987 World Cup Experience

55:12 Emerging Talents and Injuries in Rugby

56:06 The Birth of the Rugby World Cup

57:36 Amateur Days and Fundraising Stories

01:02:57 The Role of an All Black Selector

01:10:55 Understanding Steve Hansen's Coaching Philosophy

01:17:51 Reflections on Regrets and Learning Moments

01:20:54 Personal Life and Career Reflections

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Rugby legends Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe to cover the Lions squad announcement.

The lads discus Maro Itoji as the captaincy choice and the importance of team combinations.

Is Henry Pollock over hyped, or could he be a go to key player for coach Andy Farrell?

Marshy gets fired up with World Rugby's lack of law changes, and Jeremy Paul reminisces about a fight he was involved with against Ireland. 00:00 Introduction and Banter Among Legends 02:59 Financial Challenges in Rugby Australia05:52The Anzac Test Proposal 08:54 Inspiring Stories from Rugby History 12:09 British and Irish Lions Squad Discussion 14:54 Captaincy and Team Dynamics 18:02 Combining Styles and Strategies in Rugby 21:01 The Importance of Goal Kicking in Rugby 24:25 Strategic Player Selection and Injuries 27:18 Emerging Talents: The Case of Henry Pollock 30:34 The Impact of Law Changes on the Game 36:10 Red Card Controversies and Game Spectacle 43:50 Fight: Jeremy Paul's involvement in the Trevor Brennan v Toutai Kefu fight

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Wallaby's legend Owen Finegan joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to shares his journey from being a young rugby player at Randwick to becoming a World Cup winner with the Wallabies. He reflects on his memorable try in the 1999 World Cup final, the challenges faced by the team leading up to that victory, and the camaraderie that defined their success. He also talks about the infamous Cape Town incident, highlighting the transition from amateurism to professionalism in rugby, and the importance of maintaining a balance between personal life and sportsmanship. The discussion transitions into the Finegan's current role in philanthropy, focusing on childhood cancer research and the importance of raising awareness and funds for better treatments.

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In this episode World Cup winner Jeremy Paul names his 23 man Wallabies squad to face the Lions in the first test of the 2025 Series. Paul joins All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, Wallabies hopeful James O'Connor and Andy Rowe. O'Connor and Marshall also discus the latest Super Rugby news.

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Stephen Donald shares his journey from being a young rugby player at Wesley College to becoming a key figure in the 2011 World Cup.

He discusses the challenges and experiences of transitioning to professional rugby, the influence of coaches like Ian Foster, and the importance of team bonding through court sessions.

The conversation also touches on the unique experience of playing in South Africa and the camaraderie that exists among rugby players, regardless of nationality.

Donald reflects on his time at Bath Rugby and the lessons learned throughout his career, emphasising resilience and growth in both sports and life.

We reflect on his rugby career, discussing pivotal moments such as his decision to leave New Zealand, the pressures of performance and media scrutiny, his experience during the 2011 World Cup, and his transition into life after rugby, including his ventures in media and business.

He also shares insights into the mental health challenges faced by athletes and the impact of public perception on their careers.

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Arguably the greatest Wallaby ever John Eales joins his former teammate Jeremy Paul, All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe.

We go deep into Eales' career, where he won two Rugby World Cups (one as captain), the Bledisloe Cup & Tri Nations.

We also cover the some of the biggest moments within the biggest games he played in, including why he told the referee he was going to walk his team off the field during the Rugby World Cup final & of course, that kick to win the Bledisloe Cup in 2000.

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Wallabies openside flanker Fraser McReight joins the lads for a chat on his way to Reds training.

James O'Connor talks us through how he ended up on another players' highlights real, after being stepped cold during the Crusaders win over the Drua.

Justin Marshall breaks down the Chiefs and Blues victories, while James talks us through who he thinks is in line to play 10 for the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions.

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Phil Kearns, a two-time World Cup winner and Australian Hall of Famer, shares his experiences and insights from his rugby career.

The discussion covers his rivalry with New Zealand, early career challenges, the transition from amateur to professional rugby, memorable World Cup moments, and his experiences as captain of the Wallabies.

Kearns reflects on the evolution of rugby and the camaraderie among players, providing a unique perspective on the sport's history and culture.

The discussion also touches on the current state of Australian rugby, how they won the 2027 RWC hosting rights and why New Zealand and Canberra missed out!

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Former All Blacks coach Brad Mooar joins Justin Marshall, James O'Connor & Andy Rowe.

Brad talks us through how he reacted to losing his role as the New Zealand assistant coach, working alongside Gregor Townsend and Finn Russell with Scotland and he gives us his thoughts on Wales rugby!

Brad Mooar has been heavily linked with a return to Wales to take over the head coaching role vacated by Warren Gatland, he gives us the honest truth about where he stands on the position.

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Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou joins former All Black Justin Marshall, former Wallaby Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe from Sydney this week!

Taniela tells some hilarious stories about facing test props Joe Marler, Ox Nché & Joe Moody.

We get an amazing insight into his childhood growing up in Tonga and why he chose Australia over New Zealand.

Plus we look ahead to the his possible inclusion to face the Lions in couple of months!

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This is Will Jordan like you've never seen him before. You've seen him score tries, now listen to him explain how he does it!

Jordan has scored in almost every game he's played for the All Blacks but in this episode you'll hear his thought process and strategy that gets him in position to strike.

We also break down how the All Blacks planned and plotted to take down Ireland in one of the most intense test matches ever played at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Test legend Aaron Mauger joins Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe in studio this week!

Mauger lets us in on the All Blacks perspective on the tackle that ended Brian O'Driscoll's 2005 Lions Tour.

Marshy and Mauger compare two of the greatest All Blacks to have ever played, in Andrew Mehrtens & Dan Carter.

Plus, Mauger lets us in on some of the unique pre season missions from his days with the Crusaders under Robbie Deans.

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Former All Black Justin Marshall and Wallaby James O'Connor join Andy Rowe to give their thoughts on some of the major highlights of the latest Super Rugby and Six Nations rounds.

Marshall makes an early season call on a player he thinks could take the All Blacks to the next level.

While O'Connor explains why he think Marcus Smith could light up the Lions backline!

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GBRANZ is back for 2025 - just in time for the kick off of the new Super Rugby season!

James O’Connor joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to discuss his recent viral clip at McDonalds and life in New Zealand, why he decided to join the Crusaders, and the upcoming Super Rugby schedule.

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