The Greatest Rivalry Preview TEST 4 Ft Searley
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What is the significance of the final test in the Greatest Rivalry Tour?
Well, the final test of the greatest rivalry tour is just around the corner. And what a series it's been. 2-1 advantage to South Africa, who have been super impressive, especially the last two weeks. But this time, can they do it away from home in Baltimore? We will see. And to join me after his week, which turned into two in Ibiza, is the man, the voice of New Zealand sport here. It is Surly from Surly Talks Sport. Thanks for joining us again, mate. We missed you, but you're back and you're healthy.
Oh, I don't know about healthy. Yeah, I thought it was going to be one week. It turns out at... The older you get, the longer you need to recover. You know, I was in the 21 year old Surly mind state. I thought hit the ground running and we go from there, tried to do that. And then about two days after getting back, I was like, this is no chance, but yeah, had a great time. Certainly partied. The best thing about long distance flights these days is the airline I was with was showing the game live on the
plane. Wow.
Yeah. So I was able to watch that and other live sport on the plane. So it makes things just go so much quicker because normally those plane rides can be punishing you know microwave eggs all that type of stuff you're just getting over it right old mate next to you falls asleep on your shoulder you're like what can i do but at least i got to watch some footy so that made it
worthwhile mate so you're going to be right on in this preview as as you always are and i guess the first topic i want to talk about is what's on the line this week i mean a lot of people in the comments are saying so if we've already won the series To all, if it finishes to all, what does that mean?
I think the most important thing for us is ensuring they don't win three in a row. I feel like that's a real psychological advantage. Obviously 2-1 in South Africa sounds quite good. And if that was the end of the series, then I think we would absolutely take that, but 3-1 and then you throw in the little caveat that they would won the last three straight games you think oh they've worked us out and they've gone on to dominate the series from there and I don't think that's a narrative that us as All Blacks fans is quite as positive as a 2-1 into a 2-2 would be so I do feel like this is important to me it's almost like a separate game though it feels a lot like that and I think the selections from the All Blacks might end up reflecting that like a lot of the chat has been that there's going to be changes and if this game was in South Africa and it was the decider
in that mindset, then I don't think we would see the same amount of changes that we might get. But to me, this kind of seems like a fresh swing, but also important in terms of the narrative around stopping a three-game potential win streak. What's your thoughts on it, bro? Do you reckon the series is done and this is a one-off, or what's your go?
It's hard to get a read on it, to be honest. If the series does finish 2-1, how is the trophy split? I'm not actually too sure. Does it go to... Yeah, there's a magnet in the
middle. There's a magnet in the middle of the trophy. Yeah. So one half of it has a South African design on it. One half of it has a Maori design on it and they've designed it so it can be split in the middle. So it's meant to be. It's meant to be
drawn.
I think they've lined it up for a draw.
Well, if it was a draw, which team do you reckon leaves happier from the series?
I think potentially the All Blacks, just in terms of if you'd told me prior to the series to all, I would take that every day of the week. And that is out of respect to how good South Africa are. I think South Africa, knowing that they defended their home turf, would be very happy with that. But I think as an All Blacks fan, if you offered me two all, I'd be taking that. Because a year ago, I don't think we would have got that.
Yeah, and this is almost like a potential trial for the World Cup game. We're at a neutral venue. Both teams got one-off test match, as you've called it.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the significance of the final test in the Greatest Rivalry Tour?
0:00–5:48
2
How does the 2‑1 series score affect the mindset of the All Blacks and Springboks?
5:48–12:29
3
What impact does playing at Baltimore’s M&T Stadium have on both teams?
12:29–17:31
4
Which All Blacks players (Mo’unga, Blackadder, DeGroote) could change the outcome of the match?
17:31–23:39
5
How will the Springboks’ new lineup and nine‑man strategy challenge New Zealand?
23:39–29:41
6
Can the All Blacks neutralise the Springboks’ scrum and set‑piece dominance?
29:41–36:09
7
What role will the bench (Bodie, Rico, Morby) play in the decisive moments?
36:09–42:50
8
What are the final predictions for the score, man of the match, and series outcome?
42:50–47:08