Bledisloe Preview: Lonergan, Barrett's Return & the All Blacks' Turnover Problem

The Bledisloe Cup heads to Eden Park, and the Wallabies arrive fresh off a big win over the Springboks. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall are joined by Jeremy Paul to preview the clash. JP thinks the Wallabies have their best shot at Eden Park in years. The episode opens with a tribute to former Wallaby hooker Nathan Charles following his MND diagnosis. The panel talks about his remarkable story, the rugby community rallying behind him, and the search for a cure. They also cover: Hunter Paisami's suspension and what it means for the Wallabies midfield. Ryan Lonergan's kicking game and why he's this week's Harvey Norman Effortless Moment. The battle of the loose forwards and the All Blacks' lack of turnover ball. Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell returning. Richie Mo'unga at 10 with Ruben Love out. A 6–2 bench split and the case for Caleb Tangitau Score predictions. Brought to you by Harvey Norman. Lawns mown, pool cleaned, windows sparkling, and you didn't lift a finger. Check out the robotics range in store or online. SUPPORT MND RESEARCH AND CARE My Name'5 Doddie Foundation: https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk 4ED (Ed Slater's campaign): https://justgiving.com/campaign/4ed FightMND (Australia): https://www.fightmnd.org.au MND Australia: https://donate.mndaustralia.org.au MND Australia, state associations: https://www.mndaustralia.org.au/mnd-connect/find-services/state-mnd-associations MND NSW: https://mndnsw.asn.au/donate.html MND New Zealand: https://mnd.org.nz/donate CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:45 Nathan Charles and the fight against MND 07:03 Wallabies preparation and Eden Park 08:19 Ikitau injury and the Paisami suspension 12:24 Harvey Norman Effortless Moment: Ryan Lonergan 15:08 Donaldson at 10 and the Wallabies loose forwards 18:22 Wallabies game plan 22:13 JP's prediction 22:55 All Blacks loose forward debate 24:56 The turnover problem 34:38 Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell return 39:13 Mo'unga in for Love 43:52 Back three and the aerial battle 49:30 Bench balance: 5–3 or 6–2? 54:46 Score predictions and outro ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: info@goodbadrugby.com ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ANZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugbyanz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyanz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugbyanz ───────────────────────────── #GBR #TheGoodTheBad&TheRugbyANZ #RugbyUnion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices