The Silver Fern

Given what we’ve learned, I think it’s important to look back on individual player performances the last 2 years and not be too critical…. as we were in real time.

Yes, the sand has run through the hourglass for half a dozen of them and they should move on. But for the younger ones, and those with plenty in the tank - If these guys were struggling in a dysfunctional culture, clashes over tactics and concerns about their team-mates then it’s bound to be reflected in their performance.

On the other hand, the fact that they achieved some decent results despite this bodes well.

God bless the Pom Squad for giving us the truth.

@Jet been awhile since I’ve heard ‘toe rag’. Beautiful

I think the autistic theory has some weight

Always liked Jamie Wall:

Head Coach Scott Hansen. Sept 2025 - Jan 2026

@Kirwan Not too comfortable around microphones from what I’ve seen!

I’m genuinely excited for Razor’s next move. Will he fade away into some consultancy job or turn up at Twickers with a Henry Pollock haircut?

This is so exciting. A glorious day in the history of the fern. You’ve done yourselves proud.

Just wondering who RoC’s source is? An NZ journo who has bottled it?

Shoot your shot, and all that.

@handa457 I reckon from a PR standpoint they won’t announce the next coach so soon anyway.

They’ll spread it out so they deal with the fallout and then perhaps have a full and transparent hiring process. It might end up being JJ but they also have him primed to go on about 5 mins notice.

Believe JJ wouldn’t say anything out of respect for the situation.

Are we getting a 5am NZT press release?

I reckon Kirk knows he has to make a strong decision here. And he won’t sleep at night if he doesn’t do it.

Razor’s entire mantra was culture and connection. Some of us thought he was more than that, but that’s how he’s marketed himself every step.

If the culture is as bad as reported then he’s got to go.

@African-Monkey I’m checking every minute mate.

Apologies if it’s been mentioned but any news on the 2026 TV deal for SR in the UK? Believe last deal Sky signed was through 2025.

I’ve reached the point in life where I look at this series and all I see is lost revenue

@sparky hate the yellow against the Ulster player when the knock on actually helped Leinster. Funny how Ioane actually then passed when he should have held on as the last defender was edging out.

Agree with the angles here that England have blown some winnable scenarios. What I also didn’t understand was why England didn’t try to drag them into deep water from the start.

There is no way Duckett and Pope can play next week. They’re toast. Crawley did enough to earn a reprieve.

Also think Brook needs a talking to at minimum and potentially dropping too. Call me crazy but this kid can be an all timer with some adjustments.

If they wanted Jacks in to bat deeper they could have had him replace one of the top 3 and had Bashir as well.

@sparky come on mate that survey’s a joke. Tennis FFS. Who they kidding.

Crawley, Pope and Duckett not good enough. And they’re 2 top line bowlers short. That’s about it.

Ardie sin-binned for dissent in his first match back in Japan. Make him captain right now and don’t think twice!!