THE BOLTERS WHO COULD BEAT SOUTH AFRICA | All Blacks Roundtable

The Rugby Roundtable is completely locked in for a brutal semifinal weekend. Mark and John join the desk to unveil our 2026 All Black bolters and debate whether Brad Shields deserves the midweek captaincy in South Africa. We pull the rip cord on the absolute collapse of the Blues, expose the structural flaws in the current playoff system, and break down Tony Brown’s massive early appointment. 0:33 - All Black Bolters debate 9:55 - What's gone wrong with the Blues? 14:40 - Super Rugby playoff system — too easy to qualify? 23:17 - Tony Brown signing announced 24:29 - Is it a good move by NZR to announce so early? 29:51 - Are the Hurricanes the most entertaining team in world rugby? 30:28 - Semi-final predictions IMAGE CREDIT: Highlanders Lucas Casey during the Highlanders v Hurricanes, Super Rugby Pacific match, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Friday, 20 March 2026, (Photo by Michael Thomas / action press) Chiefs Isaac Hutchinson scores a try during the Chiefs v Reds, Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Saturday, 6 June 2026, (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Crusaders Jamie Hannah during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand. Saturday, 6 June 2026, (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)