The Kiwi Preparing to Beat the All Blacks | Fergus Burke

Born in New Zealand. Now preparing to help Scotland beat the All Blacks.

What does Fergus Burke know about the challenge ahead—and why does this Scottish team believe they can end their drought?

Burke joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to discuss Scotland’s opportunity, his journey from the Crusaders to Saracens, and what he’s learned playing alongside Owen Farrell, Richie Mo’unga and Finn Russell.

Chapters

00:00 A Kiwi preparing to face New Zealand

01:28 What changed when Burke left New Zealand?

02:55 The northern hemisphere rugby myth

03:43 Systems vs instinct: finding the balance

05:41 Building an attack around Finn Russell

06:22 What’s holding Scotland back?

07:48 Why Scotland must make their chances count

09:18 From the Crusaders to Saracens and Scotland

10:38 Farrell, Mo’unga & Russell: what sets them apart?

11:46 What makes Farrell’s standards different?

12:07 The Finn Russell fans don’t see

12:50 What Burke learns from three elite 10s

13:11 Playing with Bryn Hall again?

14:07 How a great nine frees up his 10

14:53 What Ben White brings to Scotland

16:10 Taking on the All Blacks with the ball

18:12 Why Scotland believe they can do it

19:45 Scotland’s familiarity with Rennie and Blair

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