Why Is Rennie Under Rassie’s Skin?

Why Is Rennie Under Rassie’s Skin?

Author: Fandom Media August 31, 2026 Duration: 1:07:36

Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s off-field battle is becoming as fascinating as the tests matches.


After South Africa levelled the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpacks the gamesmanship, late selection changes and increasingly heated debate over the scrum.


Plus, what the Springboks changed to win Test 2, why their aerial game caused New Zealand so many problems, where the All Blacks attack still threatened, and what needs to change before a huge third Test.

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