PremiumOpinionOpinion byGregor PaulRugby analyst·NZ Herald·30 Jul, 2026 10:01 PM13 mins to readRugby analyst and feature writer‌Ardie Savea has only had one genuine off-season since the end of 2022. Photo / SmartFrameArdie Savea has only had one genuine off-season since the end of 2022. Photo / SmartFrameThis is a transcript of the Inside Rugby newsletter. To sign up, click here, select “Inside Rugby with Gregor Paul” and save your preferences.

Welcome to Inside Rugby. Herald rugby analyst Gregor Paul is on the road with the All Blacks for their four-test ‘Greatest Rivalry’