Tony Johnson on All Blacks South African Tour & NPC Semi-finals

Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to discuss the upcoming All Blacks tour to South Africa, highlighting its historical significance and the formidable challenge it presents. They delve into NPC semifinals, the potential of record-breaking player numbers on the tour, and the importance of maintaining traditions. Devlin underscores the necessity of winning both the tour and the Grand Slam, while Johnson emphasizes the restoration of classic rugby traditions and the retention of the Rugby Championship. 00:45 NPC Final 02:03 Semifinals Recap and Key Moments 04:00 Canterbury's Strategy and Leadership 05:29 Otago's Challenge and Final Preparations 07:33 South African Tour Confirmation 08:06 Historical Significance of Croke Park 10:49 Tour Logistics and Player Management 12:18 Importance of Winning and Tradition 14:10 Rugby Championship and Future Tours 22:04 Wrap-Up Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices