The Breakdown | Episode 17 | Dr Ashley Bloomfield, NZ Minister of Sport Grant Robertson, Scott Robertson and Patrick Tuipulotu

This week on The Breakdown, New Zealand’s Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, joins the panel, alongside Minister of Finance and Sport Grant Robertson, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson & Blues skipper Patrick Tuipulotu.

Premium feature exclusive to TheXV.Rugby - Free Trial Unburdened and unbowed Liam Squire sets the record straight on his publicised battle with mental health and stepping away from the All Blacks. Tom Vinicombe Fit to burst Pre-season training can often be unpleasant, but it can also create lasting, and good, memories. Liam Messam Culture clash If the New Zealand Rugby strikes a private equity deal, it is going to force a radical culture shift in the All Blacks' traditional values. Gregor Paul Loss leaders Two major losses in the last 12 months could be the emotional fuel that rebuilds the All Blacks. Gregor Paul Stand-off supreme Ian Foster’s biggest challenge in 2021 may be getting the best out of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga. Patrick McKendry

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