The Kiwis successfully defeated Fiji 78-0 and advanced to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals last weekend, but the team's looking ahead to their next challenge.

On Saturday night, they are set to take on Tonga in the first semi-final as they look to book their spot in the grand final for the first time since 2013.

Clinton Toopi is a former Kiwi, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Kiwis successfully defeated Fiji 78-0 and advanced to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals last weekend, but the team's looking ahead to their next challenge.
On Saturday night, they are set to take on Tonga in the first semi-final as they look to book their spot in the grand final for the first time since 2013.
Clinton Toopi is a former Kiwi, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Clinton Toopi: former Kiwi on the team's upcoming Rugby League World Cup clash against Tonga

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All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is unlikely to stray too far from expectations when he names his side overnight for the test against Scotland.

The Kiwi side will be named tomorrow morning, and anticipation is growing.

Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is unlikely to stray too far from expectations when he names his side overnight for the test against Scotland.
The Kiwi side will be named tomorrow morning, and anticipation is growing.
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Clark Laidlaw: Hurricanes head coach on the All Blacks' upcoming test match against Scotland

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The Black Caps struggled with both bat and ball in the opening game of their five-match ODI series against India at Eden Park as the visitors ran out five wicket victors in the rain-soaked match.

New Zealand really struggled with the bat as they were bundled out for 185, and with Virat Kohli in the batting lineup it was never going to be enough.

Former Black Cap John Bracewell joined D'Arcy to discuss what went wrong - and how the Kiwi side can improve ahead of Saturday's match. 

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The Black Caps struggled with both bat and ball in the opening game of their five-match ODI series against India at Eden Park as the visitors ran out five wicket victors in the rain-soaked match.
New Zealand really struggled with the bat as they were bundled out for 185, and with Virat Kohli in the batting lineup it was never going to be enough.
Former Black Cap John Bracewell joined D'Arcy to discuss what went wrong - and how the Kiwi side can improve ahead of Saturday's match.&nbsp;
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John Bracewell: former Black Cap on how the Kiwi side can improve ahead of Saturday's match

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Liam Lawson turned his luck around and achieved a career-best performance in the Mexican Grand Prix, and it's sparked speculation about his future.

Despite this, discussions around him retaining his Racing Bulls seat continue to ramp up, leaving experts scratching their heads.

FIA-accredited journalist Michael Lamonato joined D'Arcy to explain further. 

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Liam Lawson turned his luck around and achieved a career-best performance in the Mexican Grand Prix, and it's sparked speculation about his future.
Despite this, discussions around him retaining his Racing Bulls seat continue to ramp up, leaving experts scratching their heads.
FIA-accredited journalist Michael Lamonato joined D'Arcy to explain further.&nbsp;
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Michael Lamonato: FIA-accredited journalist weighs in on Liam Lawson's future

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Clinton Toopi: former Kiwi on the team's upcoming Rugby League World Cup clash against Tonga

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