Super Rugby Review + All Black naming reaction

The 2026 Super Rugby season is officially done and what a finish it was. The Hurricanes capped off a remarkable campaign with a dominant 60-5 victory in the final, producing one of the most complete performances we've seen in Super Rugby history.

In this episode, we break down the final, review some of our preseason predictions, discuss the standout performers from the year and look at what made the Hurricanes such a dominant force throughout the competition.

We also dive into Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad, discussing the bolters, unlucky omissions, selection surprises and what the squad tells us about how the All Blacks will look to play moving forward.

Some of the topics discussed include...

- We breakdown what we thought were the keys to the Hurricanes success

- The players who stood out throughout the season

- Who had the best predictions from the preseason epiosde

- The biggest talking points from Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad

- Which players were unlucky to miss selection

- Who could become the All Blacks' best player in 2026

- Predictions for the upcoming test season and South African tour

And heaps more

With the Super Rugby season wrapped up and a massive international season ahead, this was a great chance to reflect on the year that was and look ahead to what's shaping up as one of the biggest years for the All Blacks in recent memory.

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