Born in New Zealand. Now preparing to help Scotland beat the All Blacks.
What does Fergus Burke know about the challenge ahead—and why does this Scottish team believe they can end their drought?
Burke joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to discuss Scotland’s opportunity, his journey from the Crusaders to Saracens, and what he’s learned playing alongside Owen Farrell, Richie Mo’unga and Finn Russell.
Chapters
00:00 A Kiwi preparing to face New Zealand
01:28 What changed when Burke left New Zealand?
02:55 The northern hemisphere rugby myth
03:43 Systems vs instinct: finding the balance
05:41 Building an attack around Finn Russell
06:22 What’s holding Scotland back?
07:48 Why Scotland must make their chances count
09:18 From the Crusaders to Saracens and Scotland
10:38 Farrell, Mo’unga & Russell: what sets them apart?
11:46 What makes Farrell’s standards different?
12:07 The Finn Russell fans don’t see
12:50 What Burke learns from three elite 10s
13:11 Playing with Bryn Hall again?
14:07 How a great nine frees up his 10
14:53 What Ben White brings to Scotland
16:10 Taking on the All Blacks with the ball
18:12 Why Scotland believe they can do it
19:45 Scotland’s familiarity with Rennie and Blair
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