The All Blacks scrum 2025 strategy will be pivotal for New Zealand’s Rugby Championship title chase against Argentina, South Africa, and Australia in August-September 2025. After 2024’s scrum woes—3 penalties conceded vs. Argentina’s Facundo Bosch and 60% retention vs. South Africa’s Ox Nché—coach Scott Robertson is sharpening the front row. This breakdown of All Blacks scrum 2025 covers key props, tactical tweaks, and how to watch the pack in action.
Front-Row Firepower
Ethan de Groot (loosehead) and Tyrel Lomax (tighthead) anchor the scrum, boasting an 85% win rate in 2025 Super Rugby Pacific. Tamaiti Williams, a 2024 standout, adds depth with his 1.2m shove power. Ofa Tu’ungafasi’s experience (90% scrum stability, 2023) counters Argentina’s maul-heavy pack. X fans hype de Groot’s aggression (@NZRugby
). For prop profiles, see All Blacks 2025 Rising Stars.
Tactical Shifts
In 2024, Argentina exploited All Blacks’ high binding, winning 2 scrum penalties (Wellington). Robertson’s 2025 fix—lowered body angles and faster engagement—was trialed in Super Rugby camps (NZ Herald). Against South Africa, the goal is 80% scrum retention (up from 60%). Tupou Vaa’i’s lineout support bolsters set-piece flow, per All Blacks Rugby Championship 2025 Set-Piece.
Why It Matters
A commanding scrum could swing matches, like Argentina (Aug 16, Córdoba) or South Africa (Sep 6, Auckland), securing penalties for the Freedom Cup. In 2023, All Blacks won 5 scrum penalties vs. Argentina (World Rugby). Check All Blacks 2025 Schedule for fixtures.
How to Watch
Stream the Championship on Sky Sport (NZ, NZ$24.99/week, Sky Sport 1) or FloRugby (USA). In Australia, Stan Sport airs Tests (A$15/month + Stan base plan). Visit How to Watch All Blacks 2025 for details. Tickets are via New Zealand Rugby.
Outlook
With All Blacks scrum 2025 firepower, New Zealand aims to crush opposition packs. De Groot and Lomax could redefine dominance in 2025.
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