All Blacks 2026
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Schmidt is contracted to finish up with the Wallabies after taking on Italy on July 18, the same day New Zealand face Ireland at Eden Park.
Originally, Schmidt was due to step down from his role with the Wallabies after The Rugby Championship, but agreed to stay until the end of July to ensure a smooth transition to incoming coach Les Kiss, who will finish the Super Rugby season with the Queensland Reds.
Rugby Australia has been extremely pleased with Schmidt’s work with the Wallabies, and the New Zealander has maintained a close bond with the squad. Earlier this month, he oversaw a training camp in Sydney.
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@restofit said in All Blacks 2026:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2026:
Ted was the man who turned the All Blacks around from a bit of shambles to World Cup Winners. Ted has said that he thinks Dave Rennie would be a great All Blacks coach.
So with all due respect to other candidates, I hope Dave Rennie is the next man to lead the All Blacks.
All the best and most experienced NZ head coaches are unfortunately close to retirement - Cotter 64, Rennie 61, Schmidt 60, all these guys would've been ideal options post-Hansen after 2019 WC or 10 years ago but now the timing is such, they'd only be 2-year parachute options until 2027 WC.
I'd like to see Tony Brown, who only just turned 50, take over as head coach for a minimum 4-year contract after being assistant under those older guys (assuming they are targeted just for 2027 WC preparations).
Rennie and Schmidt probably have 6 years in them.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks 2026:
@restofit said in All Blacks 2026:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2026:
Ted was the man who turned the All Blacks around from a bit of shambles to World Cup Winners. Ted has said that he thinks Dave Rennie would be a great All Blacks coach.
So with all due respect to other candidates, I hope Dave Rennie is the next man to lead the All Blacks.
All the best and most experienced NZ head coaches are unfortunately close to retirement - Cotter 64, Rennie 61, Schmidt 60, all these guys would've been ideal options post-Hansen after 2019 WC or 10 years ago but now the timing is such, they'd only be 2-year parachute options until 2027 WC.
I'd like to see Tony Brown, who only just turned 50, take over as head coach for a minimum 4-year contract after being assistant under those older guys (assuming they are targeted just for 2027 WC preparations).
Rennie and Schmidt probably have 6 years in them.
I'd like Rennie or Schmidt, with Brown as assistant, through until 2027.
then a younger coach such as Clayton McMillan (who's still just 51) or Brown appointed for the longer term.
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@kpkanz said in All Blacks 2026:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2026:
Check out 3.34:
Anyone else getting weird vibes from this clip??
Ardie going through his gospel, looks like a cult leader.
And everyone clicking their fingers to show support rather than clapping like most normal humans, as if to indicate they are more aware and morally righteous for clicking in a room where I assume no one in it has high sensitivity to noise considering they play in packed stadiums??
And then why is he going through counting the number of Islanders/fijians in the team that are starting and celebrating as if a quota has been met?
Our diversity should be celebrated and rightfully so..but the vibe here feels more divisive as opposed to inclusive.
I'm happy Razor is gone, but I get toxic vibes from Ardie, and worry the more he sticks around the more he is influencing the newbies joining the group ie Sititi and co.
Albeit I also cringe seeing the golfing group in the ABs as well.
Starting to look like a cliche high school movie from the outside with all the cliques.
Exactly why I posted it.
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Think Rennie would be the best option, personally. Great coach, great manager. Wouldn't mind Joseph if he has Brown alongside him but I think six years would be too long a stint given how hard a taskmaster Joseph is.
I don't think Brown wants to be a head coach.
A lot of decent names being banded about but can't imagine there's much chance of all of them coming together as one coaching group. Realistically it's going to be a big name head coach, maybe one well known assistant who could step into the top role in the future, and then a couple of career assistants.
Joseph/Brown/Rennie/Ryan/Schmidt, for example, is a pipe dream.
Key thing is that if there's going to another new HC in 2028, they need to be involved as an assistant overthe next couple of years. If the incoming HC for 2026 is seen as a potential longer-term appointment (through to 2031) then happy for that assistant to come in from 2028.
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Tony Brown probably prefers to be the main assistant coach rather than head coach.
Best coaching group if available for me would be.
Joseph
Rennie, Brown, New Set Piece coach not Ryan (Don't want a coach with obvious agendas)
Schmidt as a selector or a another role whether it's in development pathways or assistant.
Get an ex AFL player similar to Mick Byrne in a kicking coach role.Bring back Darren Shand and Gilbert Enoka also.
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@restofit It doesn't look like Tony Brown is going to be available until after the 2027 World Cup.
To my mind, we are appointing a Head Coach on a 22 month contract to win that World Cup, then we will appoint someone else can come in defeat the British and Irish Lions and win the World Cup after that in the US.
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@MacDazzler said in All Blacks 2026:
Get an ex AFL player similar to Mick Byrne in a kicking coach role.
Bring back Darren Shand and Gilbert Enoka also.
Absolutely yes to a skills coach from an AFL background.
Gilbert Enoka has rather damaged his reputation with his recent involvement with the England cricket set-up. So I'd pass on him.
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@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2026:
Mental skills weren't exactly a strong suit of the All Blacks during Enoka's final years of invomment. I think he's done his time but would be happy to see someone with a similar remit.
Similar to a few names mentioned in this thread, their time(s) have passed, but yes, I do agree.
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@Frank said in All Blacks 2026:
kills it in the interview
Whilst I know what you mean I'd hope I'd nit base the decision on how a candidate goes in an interview. Would like to think they weigh up all pros and cons, including performance over time, ability to work with others, psych testing, actual qualifications etc ...
(Not to mention hairdo and BMI ... they seem to be important.)
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@booboo said in All Blacks 2026:
@tubbyj said in All Blacks 2026:
feral dogs trying to rip Scott Robertsons carcass apart.
Who is doing that? Calm down Sunshine
tubbyj is taking Razor's firing personal. I take no delight in it, but I agree with Kirk's assertion that we weren't on the desired trajectory and a reset was needed if we are to have any chance of doing well in the remaining two years of this cycle
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@canefan said in All Blacks 2026:
@booboo said in All Blacks 2026:
@tubbyj said in All Blacks 2026:
feral dogs trying to rip Scott Robertsons carcass apart.
Who is doing that? Calm down Sunshine
tubbyj is taking Razor's firing personal
Belongs to facebook with the rest of them.
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@pakman said in All Blacks 2026:
@kpkanz said in All Blacks 2026:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2026:
Check out 3.34:
Anyone else getting weird vibes from this clip??
Ardie going through his gospel, looks like a cult leader.
And everyone clicking their fingers to show support rather than clapping like most normal humans, as if to indicate they are more aware and morally righteous for clicking in a room where I assume no one in it has high sensitivity to noise considering they play in packed stadiums??
And then why is he going through counting the number of Islanders/fijians in the team that are starting and celebrating as if a quota has been met?
Our diversity should be celebrated and rightfully so..but the vibe here feels more divisive as opposed to inclusive.
I'm happy Razor is gone, but I get toxic vibes from Ardie, and worry the more he sticks around the more he is influencing the newbies joining the group ie Sititi and co.
Albeit I also cringe seeing the golfing group in the ABs as well.
Starting to look like a cliche high school movie from the outside with all the cliques.
Exactly why I posted it.
Would we have got that apparent clique if the boss acted differently?
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@booboo The next coach needs to come in and break this apart before it gets even more toxic than it already is.
It's got so bad they're keeping dibs now on who is or isn't being picked as starters from their clique.
Will they refuse to train or give negative feedback for the incoming coach if they don't get what they want in the future as well??
(razor deserved to go, but I'm concerned there's a rot forming from senior established starters where it may actually be better to get rid of all of them and move forward with the next gen).
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@antipodean said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:
@MN5 said in All Blacks 2026:
The team needs a fresh start. I'd pick Wallace Sititi. ( despite a less than impressive second season )
When Dalton Papalii is there to do the heavy lifting he'll shine again.
Too early for Wallace and Roigard IMHO but they def. need to be in the Snr Mgmnt group.
How does Sititi get mentioned in the same breath as senior management group? He's a two year All Black with less than 50 first class games to his name and hardly first choice XV.
No just games played, but attitude. Looks a natural leader to me. Think we need some fresh thinking/blood and Roigard and Sititi
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@kpkanz said in All Blacks 2026:
@booboo The next coach needs to come in and break this apart before it gets even more toxic than it already is.
It's got so bad they're keeping dibs now on who is or isn't being picked as starters from their clique.
Will they refuse to train or give negative feedback for the incoming coach if they don't get what they want in the future as well??
(razor deserved to go, but I'm concerned there's a rot forming from senior established starters where it may actually be better to get rid of all of them and move forward with the next gen).
Lay down the law, be transparent, demand buy in. And sideline those who aren't happy to get on board
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Possibly a unpopular take but I'd go with Jordie as captain for the short term with Roigard and Sititi as vice captains.
Move on the other Barrett bros, Savea, Reece, ALB etc. Starting bringing blokes like Reihana, Tangitau, JRK, Flanders, Howden and bring back Fakatava in the squad.
