The All Blacks squad posed as many questions as answers, with just five loosies and a colossal six midfield backs. Will Ardie be at 7? Will Rieko be on the wing?

ARP breaks down the squad and talks to All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan about why the likes of Crusaders stars David Havili and Ethan Blackadder didn't make the cut.

Jippa, Bryn and Ross also look into the French squad and why the Lions were so poor in their opening clash.

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The Crusaders are 31-0 in home playoff games. What must the Chiefs do to end that run in the Super Rugby final??

There are holes at prop, lock and loosie, so who will be the debutants in next week's All Blacks squad. Will the selectors be conservative or will they choose the likes of Carter and Tavatavanawai?

We give a sneak peak at our SBW interview, as he recalls his iconic try and jump into the stands from the Chiefs' first Grand Final win in 2012.

Plus. Jake White's whinge about Leinster's global stars. Will the gap between the haves and have-nots of club rugby grow before the World Club Champs?

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With Super Rugby semis looming, which players need to stand up and solve the All Blacks' loose forwards conundrums? We get into the semifinals and whether the Blues can get another upset against the Crusaders? Can the Chiefs recover and how can they breakdown the Brumbies defense?

Beauden Barrett stands up and shows he's probably the starting ten.

Plus, why's Warriors coach Andrew Webster taking shots at rugby?

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