What separates the teams that win finals from the ones that show up and go through the motions? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode — and All Blacks legend Kieran Reid has some very honest answers. Reado joins the boys in studio fresh off the Hurricanes' quarterfinal demolition of the Brumbies. He breaks down what genuine finals belief looks like from the inside — including the moment Richie McCaw gathered a team that was 19-7 down to Ireland and simply said: "Just breathe. We got this." Then he gives his take on which teams in this year's Super Rugby semifinals have that same DNA. James O'Connor calls in from the UK with massive personal news, an update on his hamstring, and a wide-open future back in Australia. And Jeremy Paul joins from across the Tasman with passionate opinions on where Rabs should land and absolutely no time for anyone who questions whether he's still got it. Plus: Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach, the unsolved number 8 puzzle, Ruben Love's case to be the next ABs 10, and a big announcement for GBRANZ fans in Christchurch. 🎟️ **SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below** https://www.oldboys.co.nz/viewform/515859 --- CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro 01:46 — Hurricanes vs Brumbies: what went wrong for the 11 Wallabies 05:19 — The Crusaders formula: what it takes to win ugly 12:27 — "Just breathe. We got this." — Inside the Ireland comeback 18:47 — Blues collapse & the Chiefs vs Crusaders semifinal preview 25:07 — The All Blacks #8 puzzle: who fills it since Rito retired? 29:47 — Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach from 2027 39:19 — James O'Connor: baby news, coming home & no club yet 43:54 — Ruben Love, Damian McKenzie & the All Blacks 10 debate 50:08 — Jeremy Paul on Rabs, the Waratahs & Australian rugby's depth 1:10:03 — 🎟️ GBRanz Sunday Session — July 5th, Christchurch --- 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

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