Did the Springboks Find the Formula? | ARP x Behind the Ruck

Did the Springboks Find the Formula? | ARP x Behind the Ruck

Author: Fandom Media September 1, 2026 Duration: 53:17

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. 🏉

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