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Hurricanes The Favs? Super Rugby 2026 Preview With Nigel Yalden

Nigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to analyse the Highlanders, Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Blues, covering squad depth, coaching influence, All Blacks availability, and what success actually looks like for each franchise in 2026. The conversation looks at why continuity matters for the Highlanders, why the Crusaders remain the benchmark when it matters most, and why the Chiefs are under more pressure than anyone to finally lift another title. They also dig into Damian McKenzie’s role at first-five, the open All Blacks midfield picture, the Hurricanes’ loose forward depth, and the Blues’ need to balance physical dominance with attacking freedom. Player workload rules, Super Rugby scheduling quirks, and the growing competitiveness of Australian and Pacific teams all get a run. 00:00 Super Rugby countdown begins 05:00 Highlanders depth and continuity 12:00 Crusaders and winning when it matters 18:30 Hurricanes identity and connection 25:00 Chiefs pressure and Damian McKenzie 33:00 Blues expectations and Barrett’s return 38:00 Schedules, travel and title pressure Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz