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The Bonus Point Rugby PodAuthor: Tj Olsen
The Bonus Point is a sporting podcast based predominately on the game of Rugby Union. This podcast provides a platform to athletes, coaches & other individuals to share their story, experiences in the game & spark important conversations regarding topics/issues in the world today. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Full Circle (From Razor to Rennie: All Blacks) - Episode 73
Sunday, 8 March, 2026
Dave Rennie’s All Blacks era begins, and we’re diving straight into the deep end.In this episode of The Bonus Point (recorded live at Three Weavers Brewing Company in Inglewood CA), Tj is joined by Alfonso Horomia (Pig Athletic - Rugby Heads Podcast) to break down one of the biggest coaching storylines in New Zealand rugby: Dave Rennie replacing Scott “Razor” Robertson as All Blacks head coach. We unpack how Robertson’s tenure unraveled, what Rennie’s Māori and Cook Islands background and coaching journey (Chiefs, Wallabies, Glasgow, Kobe) bring back to the black jersey, and why current and former players are so bullish on his ability to rebuild culture, clarity and edge. We also look ahead to the brutal “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” tour of South Africa and ask what a long, old-school tour against the Springboks could do for this new-look All Blacks side.In the second half, we shift into Super Rugby Pacific mode. After four rounds, we talk through who’s actually setting the pace: the Brumbies’ consistency, the Chiefs’ attacking fireworks, the Hurricanes’ statement win, and what Beauden Barrett’s return means for the Blues. We pick out early-season standouts, surprise performers, and a few red flags for the traditional powerhouses.To finish, we hit our Bonus Point segment with some fast-paced, rugby-themed questions and predictions to tie everything together—Rennie, the Boks tour, and the Super Rugby race.
