Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Anton Segner joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for an in-depth conversation about transforming from a prospect into one of Super Rugby's most influential loose forwards.

The Blues flanker discusses bulking up, earning a starting role, his relentless drive for improvement, lessons from Richie McCaw and Kieran Read, his friendship with Crusaders star Leicester Fainga'anuku and the challenge awaiting the Blues in Christchurch this weekend.
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The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have arrived, amidst final round chaos.

The Hurricanes are top qualifiers despite a heavy loss to the Crusaders, the Chiefs are confident after dismantling the Blues, and the Brumbies are under pressure from a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika.

ARP's Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall look at who will win and why.

We also get into who should be the All Blacks props and who you'd have with the squad as an apprentice.
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The final round of Super Rugby Pacific has plenty to play for.

The Hurricanes and Chiefs have secured home finals, but the battle between the Blues, Crusaders and Brumbies for the remaining home playoff spot will help define the finals series.

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew breakdown how it could play out.

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Anton Segner is making a serious push for the All Blacks.

The Blues openside has emerged as one of Super Rugby Pacific’s form loose forwards, combining breakdown menace, defensive work-rate and strong carrying to put himself firmly in Dave Rennie’s selection frame.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod debates whether Segner deserves an All Blacks call-up, alongside Ardie Savea, and whether his all-round game now makes him impossible to ignore.

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David Havili is back in the All Blacks conversation.

Dropped by Scott Robertson in 2024 and largely forgotten in the midfield debate, the Crusaders captain reminded everyone of his quality with a match-winning display against the Chiefs.

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod asks whether the 30-test veteran could force his way back into national selection this season.

The crew also dives into:
Super Rugby Pacific’s tightening top six race
The teams most likely to surge late
And one of the toughest selection calls imaginable:

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