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

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: [email protected] 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: [email protected] 🌐 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GBRANZ, Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallaby great Jeremy Paul to unpack the real Razor bombshell, not the headline itself, but how he found out. As Marshy explains, Razor was told at the same time as the rest of the world, with no heads up and no chance for further conversations. The lads break down what that says about the process, where responsibility sits, and what it means for the All Blacks with a brutal run of tests coming. Plus: JP drops a classic story from a Wallabies World Cup camp about teams being leaked to the press and why that sort of thing blows up culture fast. We also cover: • Brumbies’ statement win in Christchurch and what went wrong for the Crusaders • Why South Africa tours are the ultimate test • Six Nations chaos: Ireland’s statement, England’s issues, and France flying • The return of proper winger play (Tungitau, Jorgensen) • Angus Crichton to the Wallabies and what it could mean 📩 Partnership / Sponsorship enquiries: [email protected] 🌐 red9studios.com (Christchurch’s own world-class podcast studio) 00:00 – Razor found out with the rest of the world (no heads up) 01:05 – Back on air + Brumbies banter (and the “heartthrob” line) 03:10 – Brumbies beat Crusaders in Christchurch: what changed? 06:45 – Why the Crusaders got tactically drained 08:40 – Brumbies resilience + sticking to the game plan 12:30 – “Brumbies DNA” and the early 2000s feel 14:30 – The Razor bombshell: what Marshy heard and when 18:00 – JP’s Wallabies camp story: “Why are you leaking the team?” 21:40 – Could this have been handled internally? Where does the buck stop? 24:40 – Who replaces Razor? Succession plan + candidate chat 28:10 – New coach reality: no warm-ups, straight into the top teams 30:45 – South Africa tour: the hardest test in rugby 32:05 – Tour storytime: “Uncle Ming” + Adam Ashley-Cooper 35:30 – Six Nations: Ireland statement, England’s defence issues 41:10 – France flying + “best player of the tournament” chat 44:10 – England pressure + Borthwick debate 47:20 – Wallabies watch: Angus Crichton + “we’re gonna win the world” 49:20 – Wingers are back: Tungitau & Jorgensen highlights 51:15 – Wrap + sponsor callout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices