Rugby union needs to pick up the pace, All Blacks pack shows promise
Former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron discusses Dave Rennie's comments on South Africa's tactics and the team's pack development.
A Sports Fix episode featuring former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron examines whether rugby union needs to improve its pace. The discussion focuses on Dave Rennie's recent comments about South Africa's scrum tactics and what the All Blacks pack has demonstrated across their opening two test matches.
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Monday 31 August 2026: Does rugby union need to pick up the pace?
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for August 31, 2026, former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron joins the show to unpack Dave Rennie's comments about South Africa's scrum tactics and explain what he's seen from the rapidly improving Allβ¦