The All Blacks are winning, but could they still miss the Nations Championship final?

After an impressive attacking display against Scotland, New Zealand's path to the final remains uncertain. Bryn Hall and James Parsons unpack the All Blacks' improvement, the selection dilemmas ahead of Wales, and why South Africa's dominance could change everything.

Plus, Ireland's resurgence, France's chances against the Springboks, and the crucial matches that could decide who makes the final.

Chapters

00:00 Coming up

01:27 All Blacks v Scotland: What worked?

05:40 Scotland's missed chances and All Blacks discipline

09:10 Kicking adjustments and defensive resilience

12:50 The Barrett–McKenzie combination

15:55 Richie Mo'unga's opportunity against Wales

18:15 Midfield selection dilemmas

20:40 The All Blacks' lineout improvement

27:15 How the All Blacks unlocked Scotland

30:35 Is Ireland back to its best?

36:00 Springboks send a warning against Italy

41:30 Could the All Blacks miss the final unbeaten?

46:50 Can France stop South Africa?

54:00 Dupont's brilliance and the Springboks challenge

58:35 Nations Championship predictions

62:00 Why Springbok stars are returning home

64:05 TAB Match Centre

72:10 Can the Kiwis win the Rugby League World Cup?

74:45 Melbourne Cup reaction

77:25 Supporting Rwanda's women's sevens team

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Ross breaks down the All Blacks squad to play Scotland in a Youtube Live, answering your questions in the comments.

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Born in New Zealand. Now preparing to help Scotland beat the All Blacks.

What does Fergus Burke know about the challenge ahead—and why does this Scottish team believe they can end their drought?

Burke joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to discuss Scotland’s opportunity, his journey from the Crusaders to Saracens, and what he’s learned playing alongside Owen Farrell, Richie Mo’unga and Finn Russell.

Chapters

00:00 A Kiwi preparing to face New Zealand

01:28 What changed when Burke left New Zealand?

02:55 The northern hemisphere rugby myth

03:43 Systems vs instinct: finding the balance

05:41 Building an attack around Finn Russell

06:22 What’s holding Scotland back?

07:48 Why Scotland must make their chances count

09:18 From the Crusaders to Saracens and Scotland

10:38 Farrell, Mo’unga & Russell: what sets them apart?

11:46 What makes Farrell’s standards different?

12:07 The Finn Russell fans don’t see

12:50 What Burke learns from three elite 10s

13:11 Playing with Bryn Hall again?

14:07 How a great nine frees up his 10

14:53 What Ben White brings to Scotland

16:10 Taking on the All Blacks with the ball

18:12 Why Scotland believe they can do it

19:45 Scotland’s familiarity with Rennie and Blair

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