Kane Thompson is back in the south for a third stint with the Southland Stags, this time in the coaching box. How did it happen? What's the appeal of the south that has brought him back? And what is it about the Stags' Class of '24 that seems different from recent years?

Before then, Logan and Nick look at the Stags' frustrating and unsuccessful Ranfurly Shield challenge, Southland Boys High School's Southern Schools title along with a busy week for the Southern Steel as their 2025 squad quickly takes shape.

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