Are The Springboks UNSTOPPABLE? | Tony Johnson Breaks Down The Greatest Rivalry Series
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Hi there, welcome to DSPN Martin's ailing. Ate something dodgy, not a Susie burger. But Nigel and I will again be doing the Monday rap in the continued absence of Jamie, who will tell us why he's still in the States and not back here. Anyone who thought Baltimore would be some kind of exhibition tack-on match, wrong. It might have been a big money spinner and a nice advert for the game in a country where rugby's desperate to sell it. itself but the all black Springbox, they don't do roadshows, they do exhibitions their way, the same way they do every other time they play a test. Another magnificent match, just like the other three, both teams fully contributing to a spectacle that would have wowed any fans in the States watching rugby for the first time.
And it lived up to everything we expect when these guys do battle. But Same outcome. South Africa. Too powerful, too good across the park, very smart, and right now looking the best chance anyone has had or are likely to have of winning three straight World Cups. They are staggeringly good at what they do, but don't make the mistake of thinking they're one-dimensional. They just get their greatest success playing to their strengths. The All Blacks went into this series with a plan of moving. Moving the ball into the wide spaces, trying to stretch the box, run those big guys off their feet. And it certainly produced some spectacular tries of the variety very few other teams are capable of scoring. It's electrifying when it comes off.
But while it will get them plenty of success elsewhere, and the odd one against the box, they will now know that that's not going to be enough to achieve sustained success against the Their great foe, at least not this Springbox team. They need more. In 2009, the All Blacks were beaten in all three tests by the Springbox. The box made a mess of the New Zealand line out. They dominated the air, they pressured the A-Bs into errors of judgment, discipline, and execution. Sound a little bit familiar? There was a glorious silver lining in that, though. Graham Henry admitted at the time they were forced to sit down and think about what they did. were doing. Did they have the right game, the right people, the right mindset?
And the seeds from that were sown and they bore fruit at Eden Park two years later. That's now the challenge facing Dave Rennie and his crew, a crew that includes Graham Henry. There's no guarantee of a silver lining, but the lessons have to be learned and if they are, Who knows how good this All Black team could become? And look, while the Box were deserved winners 3-1, it's emphatic, but it doesn't mean this has been a failure for the All Blacks. You might think so, but not me. They've played their part in a series that's as good as rugby can be at international level. Failure would be if they can't become a better team for what they've just experienced. Well Nigel Yeldon joins us now on D. SPN, Nigel, I think there was this feeling amongst New Zealand fans that the All Blacks would get better as the series wore on.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–5:48
2
Why was the Baltimore test match considered a turning point in the Springboks‑All Blacks rivalry?
5:48–9:52
3
How does South Africa’s deep‑program structure give the Springboks a competitive edge?
9:52–13:24
4
What tactical plan did the All Blacks try in the series and why did it fall short?
13:24–16:53
5
What lessons did the 2009 Springboks‑All Blacks series teach both coaches?
16:53–20:39
6
How important is the kicking game for the All Blacks and what changes are needed?
20:39–26:02
7
What are the prospects for future tours, the Bledisloe Cup and the Rugby World Cup?
26:02–34:58
Speakers
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