Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Ross breaks down the All Blacks squad to play Scotland in a Youtube Live, answering your questions in the comments.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in New Zealand. Now preparing to help Scotland beat the All Blacks. What does Fergus Burke know about the challenge ahead—and why does this Scottish team believe they can end their drought?Burke joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to discuss Scotland’s opportunity, his journey from the Crusaders to Saracens, and what he’s learned playing alongside Owen Farrell, Richie Mo’unga and Finn Russell.Chapters00:00 A Kiwi preparing to face New Zealand01:28 What changed when Burke left New Zealand?02:55 The northern hemisphere rugby myth03:43 Systems vs instinct: finding the balance05:41 Building an attack around Finn Russell06:22 What’s holding Scotland back?07:48 Why Scotland must make their chances count09:18 From the Crusaders to Saracens and Scotland10:38 Farrell, Mo’unga & Russell: what sets them apart?11:46 What makes Farrell’s standards different?12:07 The Finn Russell fans don’t see12:50 What Burke learns from three elite 10s13:11 Playing with Bryn Hall again?14:07 How a great nine frees up his 1014:53 What Ben White brings to Scotland16:10 Taking on the All Blacks with the ball18:12 Why Scotland believe they can do it19:45 Scotland’s familiarity with Rennie and BlairCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa are favourites to win the Nations Championship, but their toughest challenges may still lie ahead. Can France or Ireland derail the Springboks, and what needs to happen for the All Blacks to reach the final?Ross Karl and Bryn Hall break down the contenders, Scotland's chance to make history against New Zealand, and the crucial clashes that could decide the championship.The TAB Match Centre breaks down the odds with Paul Maoate.Chapters00:00 Nations Championship: The race to the final01:45 Can anyone stop South Africa?03:15 Ranking the world's best rugby teams07:28 Who makes the Nations Championship final?09:24 Why points differential could decide everything12:22 Why the All Blacks need France and Ireland to win14:10 Can Scotland finally beat the All Blacks?20:22 The All Blacks' discipline and set-piece challenges22:50 All Blacks selection: Who starts against Scotland?25:13 Fergus Burke interview preview26:51 Italy v South Africa: Can the Springboks be challenged?29:43 Wales v Japan preview32:21 France v Fiji and the Dupont debate38:47 Argentina v Ireland: A potential upset?40:57 England v Australia: Who has the edge?43:53 TAB Match Centre: Nations Championship contenders48:00 Scotland's historic opportunity against New Zealand52:04 England v Australia predictions54:13 Melbourne Cup preview59:37 Wrap-upCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did the All Blacks discover after their South Africa tour that changed their approach to attack?Anton Segner reveals the message that "really hit home" with the squad, and how it helped transform their attacking performances against Australia.He also opens up about the shock of training under Dave Rennie, his difficult road back from injury, and the excitement of returning to Europe in an All Blacks jersey.Chapters 00:00 Anton Segner returns to the All Blacks01:01 Leicester Fainga'anuku's loose forward role02:14 What Rennie demands from his loose forwards04:21 Why All Blacks training was a shock07:19 The mental toll of injuries and concussion08:40 Mike Blair's influence on the All Blacks' attack09:43 The message that hit home after South Africa11:41 How the All Blacks unlocked their attacking potential13:01 The detail behind the All Blacks' line breaks15:13 Building combinations amid mounting injuries16:34 Will the All Blacks change their approach in Europe?18:00 Preparing for the northern hemisphere tour19:56 Playing in front of family from GermanyCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ARP boys react to Dave Rennie's squad for the Nations Championship tour in November. Fainga'anuku back in and Lio-Willie recalled!Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.