28 augusti 2026
64 min
Cape Town is set for a backlash. The Springboks are wounded, the All Blacks are rolling, and the second Test of the greatest rivalry could swing on discipline, scrum pressure, and who handles the opening 20 minutes.
David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie break down the Lions’ midweek push of the All Blacks, then go selection-by-selection for Springboks v All Blacks: Handre Pollard’s return, Cobus Reinach’s impact, the Kolisi fitness question, and what Ethan Hooker adds out wide. The All Blacks changes get a full run too, including Bower starting, Tupuo Vaa’i at lock, and Leroy Carter coming in with Moorby to the bench. Plus: Wallabies v Argentina in Jujuy, the Reg 9 availability mess, and a straight-shooting discussion on TMO process, replays, and post-match sighting.
Also in this episode:
● Lions nearly upset All Blacks in midweek thriller
● Rassie Erasmus looks calmer after Springboks loss
● Pollard and Reinach strengthen Springboks’ spine
● All Blacks tweaks: Bower starts, Carter in, Moorby bench
● Wallabies v Argentina preview amid Reg 9 absences
● TMO and sighting process debate after Springboks v All Blacks
PLUS: A look ahead to Rugby World Cup 2027 excitement in Sydney, plus Eddie Jones’ NPC viewing tip.
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