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What Can Stop South Africa Winning the Nations Championship?
02 November 2026

What Can Stop South Africa Winning the Nations Championship?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod

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South Africa are favourites to win the Nations Championship, but their toughest challenges may still lie ahead.


Can France or Ireland derail the Springboks, and what needs to happen for the All Blacks to reach the final?


Ross Karl and Bryn Hall break down the contenders, Scotland's chance to make history against New Zealand, and the crucial clashes that could decide the championship.


The TAB Match Centre breaks down the odds with Paul Maoate.


Chapters

00:00 Nations Championship: The race to the final

01:45 Can anyone stop South Africa?

03:15 Ranking the world's best rugby teams

07:28 Who makes the Nations Championship final?

09:24 Why points differential could decide everything

12:22 Why the All Blacks need France and Ireland to win

14:10 Can Scotland finally beat the All Blacks?

20:22 The All Blacks' discipline and set-piece challenges

22:50 All Blacks selection: Who starts against Scotland?

25:13 Fergus Burke interview preview

26:51 Italy v South Africa: Can the Springboks be challenged?

29:43 Wales v Japan preview

32:21 France v Fiji and the Dupont debate

38:47 Argentina v Ireland: A potential upset?

40:57 England v Australia: Who has the edge?

43:53 TAB Match Centre: Nations Championship contenders

48:00 Scotland's historic opportunity against New Zealand

52:04 England v Australia predictions

54:13 Melbourne Cup preview

59:37 Wrap-up

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