The sharpest moment of the episode comes when Jean de Villiers plants his flag on Ireland beating New Zealand at Eden Park this weekend — something no touring side has managed since France won there in 1994. Scull pushed back and stuck with the All Blacks, while Shami went with Ireland on sentiment but called it "the biggest call of your life." Jean's reasoning was simple: if Ireland get off to a quick start and impose their shape and rhythm, New Zealand's new attacking identity under Rennie hasn't yet been tested under sustained defensive pressure, and the panel couldn't identify a power carrier capable of punching through the way Siosaia Tuipulotu did against Scotland. On the Bok side, the hosts were unanimously bullish about the Wales fixture and the selection — particular excitement around Vusi Moyo's debut at 10, with Jean and Shami both picking him as their impact player, arguing that the experienced pack and backline around him makes it an ideal baptism.
Jean de Villiers calls Ireland to break Eden Park's 32-year unbeaten run — and backs the Boks to smash Wales
Jean de Villiers makes the bold call that Ireland will end New Zealand's unbeaten record at Eden Park, while the panel is unanimous that a strong Bok side — headlined by debutant Vusi Moyo at 10 — will account for Wales comfortably in Durban.
Jean de Villiers makes the bold call that Ireland will end New Zealand's unbeaten record at Eden Park, while the panel is unanimous that a strong Bok side — headlined by debutant Vusi Moyo at 10 — will account for Wales comfortably in Durban.
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