The Bledisloe Cup is back in storage for another year but the Rugby Championship remains up for grabs for all four teams going into the final round. 

The All Blacks are taking on Australia at a sold-out Optus Stadium, while South Africa clashes with Argentina at Twickenham. 

Seven changes have been made to the side, with Scott Barrett returning from injury to his position as captain. 

Vice-captain Jordie Barrett told Mike Hosking a week is a long time in international rugby, as the game has become so competitive and the margins are so small. 

He says they’re making a few adjustments after last week’s game, but the Rugby Championship is there to win if they really want to. 

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The Bledisloe Cup is back in storage for another year but the Rugby Championship remains up for grabs for all four teams going into the final round.&nbsp;
The All Blacks are taking on Australia at a sold-out Optus Stadium, while South Africa clashes with Argentina at Twickenham.&nbsp;
Seven changes have been made to the side, with Scott Barrett returning from injury to his position as captain.&nbsp;
Vice-captain Jordie Barrett told Mike Hosking a week is a long time in international rugby, as the game has become so competitive and the margins are so small.&nbsp;
He says they’re making a few adjustments after last week’s game, but the Rugby Championship is there to win if they really want to.&nbsp;
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Jordie Barrett: All Blacks vice-captain previews the test against the Wallabies

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. 

On today’s agenda was the gender pay gap, the Tom Phillips situation, and Kate finally got her chance to call out Mike’s behaviour from the week. 

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was.&nbsp;
On today’s agenda was the gender pay gap, the Tom Phillips situation, and Kate finally got her chance to call out Mike’s behaviour from the week.&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: Kate calls out Mike during Wrapping the Week on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since the saga began

Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach.

The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp.

Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is leading the team on next week’s Northern Tour.

Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in her first interview since the saga, Taurua says the suspension was horrific, and she feels partly vindicated, but not fully back in the job.

She says her happy place is on court, training with the players, so there's still a bit to go until she's really back.

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<h2>Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since the saga began</h2>
Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach.
The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp.
Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is leading the team on next week’s Northern Tour.
Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in her first interview since the saga, Taurua says the suspension was horrific, and she feels partly vindicated, but not fully back in the job.
She says her happy place is on court, training with the players, so there's still a bit to go until she's really back.
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Best of 2025: Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview since coaching saga began on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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It’s Friday once more, but Mike Hosking’s panel for Wrapping the Week looks a little different. 

Tim Wilson is off on holiday, so a special guest was brought in to replace him – Sir John Key.  

It took a while for Kate to guess the "rando" calling in, but once she did they got stuck in discussing clothing, wine, and whether or not Sir John can join Kate’s pickleball league. 

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It’s Friday once more, but Mike Hosking’s panel for Wrapping the Week looks a little different.&nbsp;
Tim Wilson is off on holiday, so a special guest was brought in to replace him – Sir John Key. &nbsp;
It took a while for Kate to guess the "rando" calling in, but once she did they got stuck in discussing clothing, wine, and whether or not Sir John can join Kate’s pickleball league.&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week with "some rando", Sir John Key

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Jordie Barrett: All Blacks vice-captain previews the test against the Wallabies

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