The Silver Fern

PJ Sheck is off to the Ealing Trailfinders where he will be linking up with the now former Otago loose forward Harry Taylor.

@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:

@Landers92 said in All Blacks 2026:

Have been told that Nick Evans is the new assistant.

Reliable source so don’t think they are pulling my leg. Unsure when to expect an announcement but that’s about the only oil I’ve been able to provide

What role? Will he have much influence?

Unsure but replacement for Holland is all I was told

Have been told that Nick Evans is the new assistant.

Reliable source so don’t think they are pulling my leg. Unsure when to expect an announcement but that’s about the only oil I’ve been able to provide

I’m glad razor managed to get his 6 Crusaders on the bench. So inspiring

@Canes4life said in Wales v All Blacks:

@Landers92 said in Wales v All Blacks:

ALB and Ioane the midfield…. Sevu on the bench. Wtf are we trying to achieve

Hopefully a last hoorah for these guys.

Ticking a box and getting everyone a game. At least Will Jordan is in his best position. Would rather see Tangitau wearing 14 though

ALB and Ioane the midfield…. Sevu on the bench. Wtf are we trying to achieve

@Bones did it come across like that? Lol my bad. Good as gold on this end Bones

@ACT-Crusader We sure can. I’m not here to shit stir. Just here to share accurate information and discuss with other like minded rugby fans. Podcast or radio? Unsure where you’re heading with that one but I don’t think I am who you may think I am.

Either way, I’ll continue to share what I’m told. Whether you choose to believe it or not is entirely up to you. Cheers fella

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2025:

@Landers92

Damn those cliques……

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EXXGPSYxf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

You don’t believe me? Lol. I’ve only ever stated facts when it comes to AB’s info and a lot in here can confirm that. Not one to say something for the sake of it, but hey, please yourself.

@Nepia said in All Blacks 2025:

@Old-Alleynians said in All Blacks 2025:

@Victor-Meldrew

I am told after Taylor's 100th in Argentina - only the Crusaders players in the squad went to his room to drink with him. I cannot say who the source is so take it as you will.

So we're back to the cliques of the Mitchell years (and previous) then.

Cliques yes. I can tell you last season was the exact same.

@MN5 said in England Vs All Blacks:

@Landers92 said in England Vs All Blacks:

@MN5 yes, still a pinch. Just passing on the reasoning.

Yeah but they have three guys who can cover 12 in Tupea, LF and Ardie. I'd prefer Ioane there to cover centre and wing with that added dynamism that ALB lacks.

Yeah for sure, I’m not defending it, just simply stating why he’s there. It makes me wonder if Big Jim was healthy, would he be on the bench in a situation like this.

@MN5 yes, still a pinch. Just passing on the reasoning.

ALB is on the bench because he can cover 12 and 13 with wing at a pinch. He had that over Ioane. Should consider himself lucky.

LF going to the wing and Proctor coming in to 13 also tells you a lot about how they now feel about Sevu Reece.

@cgrant said in Exodus:

Montpellier are trying to sign Reihana whose contract with the Crusaders ends in 2026.

Wouldn’t blame him at all if he left.

Razor has made it clear that it’s Richie’s AB 10 jersey with BB and Dmac behind. Crusaders have got Richie back along with Kemara signed through 2028.

If he does in fact leave, this is the exact trickle down effect a lot of people have been concerned about with bringing Mounga back.

@handa457 said in Highlanders 2026:

Will wider training groups be announced with squads tomrorow too? At this stage I’m more interested in that then the squad which as others have said is essentially a known quantity at this stage.

Landers WTG will be named Friday

@Tim said in Blues 2026:

Hmm, Flyn Yates is followed by the Blues official Instagram account.

Yeah, can confirm he has signed with the blues. Had pen to paper for awhile now.

This guy is definitely lurking in here lol. I notice he’s dropped the myth of Dmac name now too

Another awful kick from BB just to top it off

@Steven-Harris said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Bench has been superb , Tamaiti Williams and Wallace Sititi and replacement Faaianuku top draw

Dmac

@JayCee said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Just the passing from Dmac is so much crisper

A completely different team since he has come on. We actually look threatening and have direction.