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Hilarious! All Blacks Want a Springbok-Style Bomb Squad Now!

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In an unbelievable twist, the All Blacks are now considering their own Bomb Squad - the tactic so successfully used by Rugby World Cup champions South Africa. The Springboks have pioneered 6-2 and 7-1 bench splits over the last few seasons to the chagrin of many an international pundit, including many kiwis. But now the New Zealanders appear to be open to emulating what the Springboks have done. In this episode Peter looks at what has been said, what has been done and shares why he doesn't think it will work.

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26 May 2025 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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