@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2026:

@Chris said in All Blacks 2026:

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2026:

@Chris said in All Blacks 2026:

The players I don't think are talking to a journalist about problems knowing he will publish it, they are putting their heads on the block because this coaching group will not change it will go through to the WC.

How are they putting their name on the chopping block? The players aren't named.

I also dont buy that this coaching group absolutely won't change

A) certain coaches within the group have already changed and there could be further changes

B ) ABs have an extremely tough tour of RSA next year - if it all goes sideways have a RWC where they are due to face the Boks in the quarters

C) By next year neither the CEO or Chairman appointed this coaching group and the Chairman has just publicly criticised the process that got the coaching group selected.

You don't think the coaches will know.
No changes just an add on.

Well Holland leaving is certainly a change

And if there are calls for a second review there could be further changes. There's also reference to changes in responsibilities to those that remain.

And no I dont think coaches will know.
All teams have unhappy players with selection, but concerns with the All Blacks environment are believed to spread well beyond individuals alone.
There's certainly a list of things adding up

Leon leaving almost immediately

Holland leaving

Hoskins by all accounts not happy

Papalii turning down an AB jersey this end of year tour

suggestions Scott Hansen is the one who does the hands on coaching

Criticism of the coaching hire process

now negative feedback from multiple sources including both players and staff

I never said it was all good just questioning the articles sources.
There is clearly problems looking from
The outside selections and they way we are playing with no apparent game plan just a couple,
Hanging on to old players who are only there on past reputations one of my big issues.
But the coaches will stay, some players will pay the price.

The Silver Fern

Chris