Aaron Smith: Roigard, Faf & How You Beat the Springboks

The All Blacks showed they can hurt South Africa. So why do the Springboks still keep finding a way to take control?After the Boks moved 2–1 ahead in the Greatest Rivalry series, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down the areas that keep swinging these contests South Africa’s way — and what New Zealand has to change.There are genuine reasons for optimism in the way the All Blacks are playing. But there are also problems that will matter far beyond this series.So, can they solve their Springbok problem before the World Cup?Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS1. George Bower 1. Ox Nche2. Asafo Aumua 2. Malcolm Marx3. Tyrel Lomax 3. Wilco Louw4. Tupou Vaa’i 4. Eben Etzebeth5. Sam Darry 5. Ruan Nortje6. Peter Lakai 6. Siya Kolisi (c)7. Luke Jacobson 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit8. Ardie Savea (c) 8. Jasper Wiese9. Cam Roigard 9. Cobus Reinach10. Ruben Love 10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu11. Leroy Carter 11. Ethan Hooker12. Jordie Barrett 12. Damian de Allende13. Quinn Tupaea 13. Jesse Kriel14. Will Jordan 14. Kurt-Lee Arendse15. Damian McKenzie 15. Cheslin Kolbe RESERVES16. Samisoni Taukei'aho 16. Deon Fourie17. Xavier Numia 17. Gerhard Steenekamp18. Fletcher Newell 18. Thomas du Toit19. Fabian Holland. 19. Lood de Jager20. Wallace Sititi 20. Andre Esterhuizen21. Kyle Preston 21. Cameron Hanekom22. Anton Lienert-Brown 22. Morne van den Berg23. Josh Moorby 23. Manie LibbokCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Greatest Rivalry is locked at 1–1 — so it’s time to take some receipts. 🇳🇿🇿🇦Aotearoa Rugby Pod and Behind the Ruck reunite to break down the Springboks’ response in test two and ask the big question: have South Africa found the formula to beat the All Blacks?James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl go head-to-head with Rudi Paige and Juan de Jongh over what changed, where the two teams now sit, and what each side needs to do in test three.Plus, we revisit our combined All Blacks-Springboks XVs, debate the selection changes that could swing the decider, and finish with some very different predictions.The rivalry continues. 🏉Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s off-field battle is becoming as fascinating as the tests matches.After South Africa levelled the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpacks the gamesmanship, late selection changes and increasingly heated debate over the scrum.Plus, what the Springboks changed to win Test 2, why their aerial game caused New Zealand so many problems, where the All Blacks attack still threatened, and what needs to change before a huge third Test.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the Greatest Rivalry test in Cape Town.🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS1. George Bower 1. Ox Nche2. Codie Taylor 2. Malcolm Marx3. Tyrel Lomax 3. Wilco Louw4. Fabian Holland 4. Eben Etzebeth5. Tupou Vaa’i 5. Ruan Nortje6. Simon Parker 6. Siya Kolisi (c)7. Luke Jacobson 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit8. Ardie Savea (c) 8. Jasper Wiese9. Cam Roigard 9. Cobus Reinach10. Ruben Love 10. Handre Pollard11. Leroy Carter 11. Ethan Hooker12. Jordie Barrett 12. Damian de Allende13. Quinn Tupaea 13. Jesse Kriel14. Will Jordan 14. Kurt-Lee Arendse15. Damian McKenzie 15. Damian Willemse RESERVES16. Asafo Aumua 16. Deon Fourie17. Xavier Numia 17. Gerhard Steenekamp18. Fletcher Newell 18. Thomas du Toit19. Patrick Tuipulotu 19. Lood de Jager20. Peter Lakai 20. Andre Esterhuizen21. Kyle Preston 21. Cameron Hanekom22. Anton Lienert-Brown 22. Morne van den Berg23. Josh Moorby 23. Sacha Feinberg-MngomezuluCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Blacks great Aaron Smith joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deep dive into what it takes to beat the Springboks in South Africa.Smith breaks down the evolution of halfback play and why Cam Roigard impresses him so much, playing against Faf De Klerk, the challenge of the Boks’ line speed and where the All Blacks can find attacking opportunities, Plus, memories of playing at Ellis Park and what changes as the rivalry heads to Cape Town.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks are 1-0 up after Ellis Park – but the biggest questions may be ahead of them.Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down how New Zealand can fix the scrum and aerial issues exposed in the first test, what needs to change in Cape Town, and how Rassie Erasmus might respond as the Springboks look to level the Greatest Rivalry series.Plus, could mass changes be coming for the Boks – and will they stick with their evolving style or return to the rugby that has made them World Champions?Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the opening Greatest Rivalry clash at Ellis Park.Apologies for the audio quality on this one.What are the surprises? Which squad looks strongest?Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair joins ARP before the first test against the Springboks to discuss what New Zealand have learned from their three warm-up games in South Africa.Blair explains what has developed, where the biggest challenges will come from and how the All Blacks are preparing to deal with South Africa’s pressure.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks have won all three warm-up games in South Africa, but one of the Springboks’ most effective weapons has barely been faced. Coincidence — or was that always part of South Africa's plan? Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl examine the battle that could look very different at Ellis Park.Plus, the major selection calls facing Dave Rennie: the back three, Preston v Ratima, the lock squeeze and whether this is finally the week for a 6-2 bench.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.