All Blacks Going Backwards? Tony Johnson Dissects Surprise Loss vs Argentina

The DSPN is here to unpack all the important details of the All Blacks' 29-23 loss to the Pumas on the weekend. New Zealand's stumble has Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson trading fresh words for fresh frustrations. From misfiring lineouts to chaotic backline play, nothing seemed to click, and Tony doesn't shy from pointing out the recurring demons - aerial woes, dumb yellow cards, and wasted possession. Could an SOS to Wayne Smith be an option? The pair discuss that as well as potential selection changes to the back three and loose forwards, with the Springbok tests now under two weeks away. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 One Word to Describe All Black Performance 02:31 All Blacks' Poor Discipline 03:43 Possession & Territory Struggles 05:44 Historical Context &Comparisons 07:52 Backline & Player Performance 08:56 Strategic Adjustments Needed 09:40 Looking Ahead: Future Games and Strategies 11:37 Tactical Kicking Strategies 11:48 Springboks' Kicking Game 12:13 All Blacks' Kicking Challenges 14:03 Backline Coordination Issues 15:14 Wayne Smith's Potential Role 15:45 Argentina's Impressive Performance 16:42 Pablo Matera's Leadership 19:15 Tight Nature of Rugby Championship 21:14 All Blacks' Work Ons 21:35 Forward Pack Adjustments #allblacks #nzrugby #rugby #riseofrugby #rugbypodcast #sportspodcast #springboks #springboksrugby #southafrica #wallabies #aus #australia #rugbychampionship Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn