The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand

What separates the teams that win finals from the ones that show up and go through the motions? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode — and All Blacks legend Kieran Reid has some very honest answers.

Reado joins the boys in studio fresh off the Hurricanes' quarterfinal demolition of the Brumbies. He breaks down what genuine finals belief looks like from the inside — including the moment Richie McCaw gathered a team that was 19-7 down to Ireland and simply said: "Just breathe. We got this." Then he gives his take on which teams in this year's Super Rugby semifinals have that same DNA.

James O'Connor calls in from the UK with massive personal news, an update on his hamstring, and a wide-open future back in Australia. And Jeremy Paul joins from across the Tasman with passionate opinions on where Rabs should land and absolutely no time for anyone who questions whether he's still got it.

Plus: Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach, the unsolved number 8 puzzle, Ruben Love's case to be the next ABs 10, and a big announcement for GBRANZ fans in Christchurch.

🎟️ **SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below**

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CHAPTERS

00:00 — Intro
01:46 — Hurricanes vs Brumbies: what went wrong for the 11 Wallabies
05:19 — The Crusaders formula: what it takes to win ugly
12:27 — "Just breathe. We got this." — Inside the Ireland comeback
18:47 — Blues collapse & the Chiefs vs Crusaders semifinal preview
25:07 — The All Blacks #8 puzzle: who fills it since Rito retired?
29:47 — Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach from 2027
39:19 — James O'Connor: baby news, coming home & no club yet
43:54 — Ruben Love, Damian McKenzie & the All Blacks 10 debate
50:08 — Jeremy Paul on Rabs, the Waratahs & Australian rugby's depth
1:10:03 — 🎟️ GBRanz Sunday Session — July 5th, Christchurch

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England losing to Italy has completely blown open the Six Nations — and now Steve Borthwick is under serious pressure.

In this episode of GBRANZ, Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallabies great Jeremy Paul to break down one of the biggest rugby shocks in years.

The lads discuss what went wrong for England, why Italy are no longer a team anyone can underestimate, and whether France are about to pile even more pressure on Borthwick in Paris.

They also dive into the huge news from New Zealand rugby with Dave Rennie confirmed as the new All Blacks coach. What does this mean for the All Blacks playing style, selection, captaincy and preparation heading toward the next Rugby World Cup?

Plus Marshy breaks down some brilliant attacking trends from Super Rugby and the Six Nations — including clever set piece plays that are opening up modern defences.

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In this episode:

• Italy’s historic win over England
• Is Steve Borthwick under pressure?
• Can England upset France in Paris?
• Dave Rennie confirmed as All Blacks coach
• Who could captain the All Blacks next?
• The evolution of modern rugby attacking plays

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🎙 Hosted by
Andy Rowe
Justin Marshall
Jeremy Paul

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⏱ Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:25 England lose to Italy — pressure on Borthwick
03:55 Why losing to Italy is such a huge result
05:45 How good is this Italy team now?
07:10 Italy vs All Blacks in Wellington
09:20 Why England are struggling defensively
10:02 Has Borthwick lost the changing room?
13:04 Final round Six Nations predictions
16:26 Scotland’s huge win over France
17:33 Viral Welsh prop try moment
18:52 Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach
22:57 Why Rennie got the job
25:05 Assistant coaches discussion
29:47 Could Tana Umaga join the staff?
33:47 Dave Rennie’s All Blacks game plan
37:56 Challenges ahead for the All Blacks
41:43 Who should captain the All Blacks?
47:18 Marshy’s rugby analysis and tactics
50:08 Outro

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Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Australian great Jeremy Paul for a candid chat on two big coaching storylines.

First, the Razor situation, where Marshy asks where the buck stops and why so much has been pinned on Scott Robertson, when performance and responsibility also sit with players and the wider coaching group.

Then we pivot to England. After a rough Six Nations run, JP doesn’t hold back, questioning whether Steve Borthwick is the right man and suggesting the pressure could escalate if results don’t turn quickly.

We also get into:
• Brumbies’ historic win in Christchurch and why the Crusaders looked drained
• Why the South Africa tour is the toughest challenge in rugby
• Six Nations chaos and why France look a level above
• The return of “proper winger play” (Tungitau, Jorgensen)
• Angus Crichton’s Wallabies talk and what it could mean in 2026

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Chapters

01:45 – Back on air + Brumbies banter
03:05 – Brumbies beat Crusaders in Christchurch (26-year drought)
07:15 – What went wrong for the Crusaders (tactics + fatigue)
12:20 – Brumbies DNA: early-2000s style + discipline
14:00 – Razor: how it unfolded + why it hit hard
17:15 – JP’s leaked team story: “why is the team in the press?”
20:55 – Can squads fix this internally? Players vs coaches responsibility
25:10 – Succession planning: who replaces Razor (and why it’s hard)
27:30 – “No warm-ups”: the next AB coach reality
29:45 – South Africa tour: toughest job in rugby
34:50 – Six Nations: England’s slide + Ireland statement
36:45 – “What happened to England’s defence?”
38:20 – Borthwick debate: pressure building?
41:00 – France flying + why they look a level above
47:10 – Wallabies watch: Angus Crichton + squad build
49:00 – Wingers are back: Tungitau & Jorgensen
50:40 – Wrap + sponsor callout
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In this episode of GBRANZ, Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallaby great Jeremy Paul to unpack the real Razor bombshell, not the headline itself, but how he found out.

As Marshy explains, Razor was told at the same time as the rest of the world, with no heads up and no chance for further conversations. The lads break down what that says about the process, where responsibility sits, and what it means for the All Blacks with a brutal run of tests coming.

Plus: JP drops a classic story from a Wallabies World Cup camp about teams being leaked to the press and why that sort of thing blows up culture fast.

We also cover:

• Brumbies’ statement win in Christchurch and what went wrong for the Crusaders

• Why South Africa tours are the ultimate test

• Six Nations chaos: Ireland’s statement, England’s issues, and France flying

• The return of proper winger play (Tungitau, Jorgensen)

• Angus Crichton to the Wallabies and what it could mean

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00:00 – Razor found out with the rest of the world (no heads up)

01:05 – Back on air + Brumbies banter (and the “heartthrob” line)

03:10 – Brumbies beat Crusaders in Christchurch: what changed?

06:45 – Why the Crusaders got tactically drained

08:40 – Brumbies resilience + sticking to the game plan

12:30 – “Brumbies DNA” and the early 2000s feel

14:30 – The Razor bombshell: what Marshy heard and when

18:00 – JP’s Wallabies camp story: “Why are you leaking the team?”

21:40 – Could this have been handled internally? Where does the buck stop?

24:40 – Who replaces Razor? Succession plan + candidate chat

28:10 – New coach reality: no warm-ups, straight into the top teams

30:45 – South Africa tour: the hardest test in rugby

32:05 – Tour storytime: “Uncle Ming” + Adam Ashley-Cooper

35:30 – Six Nations: Ireland statement, England’s defence issues

41:10 – France flying + “best player of the tournament” chat

44:10 – England pressure + Borthwick debate

47:20 – Wallabies watch: Angus Crichton + “we’re gonna win the world”

49:20 – Wingers are back: Tungitau & Jorgensen highlights

51:15 – Wrap + sponsor callout
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All Blacks great Justin Marshall and Wallabies Rugby World Cup winner Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe for this year's season finale!

We name our World XV of the year and there are some massive selection calls!

We cover the Wallabies and All Blacks performances from the weekend and assess where they are at heading in 2026.

Plus, what did the lads think about Tom Curry's hit against Argentina at Twickenham?

CHAPTERS

00:01:25 Should Razor be sacked as All Blacks coach?

00:02:30 Wales v All Blacks review

00:06:00 Andy's idea to save New Zealand rugby

00:20:00 Do the All Blacks have chance in South Africa?

00:24:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the week

00:26:30 Wallabies review - should Joe Schmidt leave?

00:41:00 Ireland vs South Africa review

00:56:30 Our World XV team

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