What’s Really Wrong With the All Blacks? Springboks’ Red Card Problem & More!

About this episode

The episode discusses the current issues facing the All Blacks, the Springboks' red card challenges, and highlights from the weekend's rugby matches.

We're back for another big episode of Rugby Rivals.John Kirwan tries to make sense of the All Blacks’ latest stumble… Victor can’t get through 80 minutes without seeing red, and Trimby relishes in Ireland's whalloping of Australia. In this episode we cover:– What’s REALLY going on with the All Blacks right now– The Springboks’ red-card problem and how it’s costing them– Why Australia can’t catch a break– The biggest performances, turning points and tactical shifts from the weekend Watch, comment, and tell us your take below. Join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/853841957325005See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: John Kirwan

Guest: Victor Matfield

Topics covered

• All Blacks performance
• Springboks red card issue
• Australia rugby struggles
• Ireland vs Australia
• rugby tactics
• weekend performances

Keywords

• All Blacks
• Springboks
• red card
• Australia
• Ireland
• rugby
• performance
• tactics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All Blacks, Springboks, Australia, Ireland

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