With just a few shows to go, Marc's decided to escape to Argentina, we track him down and check in on his bizarre diet choices. Meanwhile, All Blacks legend Conrad Smith joins the crew to weigh in on TMOs, rugby’s direction, and whether the modern game has lost its way.

Also in this episode:

• Seagulls, wingsuits and solving phone addiction

• Remembering Leigh at the Lions press conference in 2005

• TAB picks, throwback to Sean Marks interview, and the return of “Legend of the Week”

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This week on Sportscafe, we sit down for an exclusive, up-close chat with All Blacks captain Scott Barrett – like you’ve never seen him before.

From being ambushed in his hotel room, to revealing what it’s really like growing up as a Barrett brother and why he could have gone pro in indoor volleyball, to his plans on life after footy – this is Scott raw, relaxed, and hilarious.

Plus:

• Marc’s wild dwarf jousting fantasy gets reviewed (and promptly shut down) by an actual expert

• Insta Clips of the Week – what’s on our feeds

• Cliff diving chaos

• A brutal Richard Loe yarn

• And an examination of Ric's supposed new eye condition

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This week on Sportscafe, we go deep inside the All Blacks camp with assistant coach Scott Hansen, who reveals their hidden tactics, emotional selection calls, and the process of naming the first squad of 2025.

Then, Trent Boult joins the show to break down life in the IPL, the fast bowlers that scared him, and why he's backing cricket’s next big move into the US.

Also in this episode:– Why Fabian Holland and Du’Plessis were selected for the All Blacks
– Paul Gallen vs SBW debate
– Parenting tactics using sliced cheese
– The Human Cannonball and Ric's AI Doppelganger

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