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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew so much shit has gone on under Robinsons watch, Kirk trying to re-build what was probably the best over-acheiving sports team about.
Well, Kirk doesn't seem to fuck about. Clearly believes in lancing the boil.
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:
I feel genuinely sorry for all the Robertson-fluffers who jumped on the bandwagon. They must feel like utter dickheads right now. Guess the knives will be out if they feel they've been conned by Surf Jesus.
Just hope we haven't entered into another "sack-the-coach" doom-loop and Kirk and co. make sure the sort of shit we've seem in the last 4-6 years isn't repeated.
i'll admit i was pretty blood keen on giving him a shot and would have brought him in for fozzie earlier, no shame in accepting i was wrong, still think there were promissing signs...they just didn't come through to the internaitonal stage
You can blame NZR for that. Can't blame Robertson for wanting the gig but the lack of critical thinking on NZR's part was staggering.
@MajorPom said in All Blacks 2026:
Seriously?
Yes. Too many in the media say him unthinkingly as a magic solution. There was bugger-all questioning of his ability at Test level for one thing.
@jimmyb said in All Blacks 2026:
Unless a few players are axed as well, this will be for absolutely nothing
If the problem was Robertson losing the dressing room, then that's down to him and him alone. Winning the respect of the players is pretty basic for a head coach.
I feel genuinely sorry for all the Robertson-fluffers who jumped on the bandwagon. They must feel like utter dickheads right now. Guess the knives will be out if they feel they've been conned by Surf Jesus.
Just hope we haven't entered into another "sack-the-coach" doom-loop and Kirk and co. make sure the sort of shit we've seem in the last 4-6 years isn't repeated.
@Chris said in All Blacks 2026:
if Razor is gone sacked on player power.The next coach has a hell of a job as he will be run by the Senior players
That is a disaster the tail wagging the dog has never worked what happens if the players dont like the next coach.
Looks like the players are going to coach themselves and are untouchable, selections become a closed shop on their say so no mates getting dropped at any time.Certain players will be bigger than the game that should never happen.
Player Power brings a lot of teams down and they never come back.
I certain players are not sent packing with the coaches NZR are on a dog lead on certain players whims.
It's a two way street. At the end of the day, a head coach - like any leader or decent manager - needs to be able to win the respect of the players or people who work for him.
In that respect, Robertson - despite the hype - has turn out to be a bit of a failure
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew sadly NZR have stumbled and bumbled thier way to this moment since Tew left, Robinson hasnt exactly left the place in a better position than when he arrived.
The Nick Leeson of NZ Rugby.
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2026:
@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:
NZR have approached a former AB coach to return and work as a mentor with Razor
Fozzie.
Not going to happen, but we could do with his man-management skills....
@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:
Latest rumors are that the NZR have approached a former AB coach to return and work as a mentor with Razor
Probably the best option.
@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2026:
I'd also doubt whether NZ's inhouse comms team will be managing it
From what we've seen in the last few years, I fucking hope not.
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2026:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2026:
There aren’t many options available right now.
Scary if they are looking to push Razor and his merry men out the door
That really is the issue isn't it?
NZR seem to have burned so many bridges over the last few years that a new coaching set-up is likely to mean a fair amount of Test inexperience in the mix. I think getting someone who can work with the players is really key - whether old school or empathetic doesn't matter.
If the rumours are true and they need a new coach, he'd have to be available, have significant Test experience, able to work under pressure and be able to gel players and coaching staff together.
Who best fits that criteria?
@African-Monkey said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:
Heard from the bloke who cleans our village pub that his brother-in-law, who lives in Dunedin, had heard from a mate's sister's boyfriend that he'd heard someone talking at the airport on their way to Wellington last week that......he picks.a lot of good stuff on The Fern..
Together we walk?
Either the Coaching staff or the "sauces" quoted here....
Either way, most entertaining thread for years.
Heard from the bloke who cleans our village pub that his brother-in-law, who lives in Dunedin, had heard from a mate's sister's boyfriend that he'd heard someone talking at the airport on their way to Wellington last week that......he picks.a lot of good stuff on The Fern..
@Chris said in All Blacks 2026:
@Old-Alleynians said in All Blacks 2026:
The mon Crusader ABs that didn't display Crusader virtues...
Savea
B B
Finau
McAlister
Ratima
Christie
Proctor
Reiko
Kirifi
Parker
Sititi at timesOff the top of my head All were shit at particular times and didn’t put in as they should have.
And if you come back and defend them you are taking the piss
Disagree re Christie. Not a huge talent and shouldn't have been picked (esp. for the EOYT), but played his heart out.
Maybe not a Crusaders virtue..... 
@mohikamo said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:
No wonder NZ Rugby is in such a mess when senior dudes can't even do the basics like treating their employees with respect. What a shit-show
The 21st century work place is so f'n huggy, you'd wanna be careful even using "firm" words to a co-employee.
NZR HQ will be no different, the office politics will be the same as everywhere.
Leaking something anonymously to the public in what is a very high-profile (NZ) business is probably about the only nasty course of action on the table.Anthony may have even enjoyed putting his scathing (supposedly) report together, as he walked out the door.
He may have wanted to do something like that for a long time; but couldn't of couse; cant be upsetting anyone!The player employees get treated with kid gloves imo.
Disagree. There's taking a tough approach and treating people with respect - they're not mutually exclusive.
@SouthernMann said in All Blacks 2026:
When was the last time we had an interim coaching group for the national team?
If Robertson has got the chop, it's possible they'll do a version of what they did with Foster - announce he stays on but a new coach will take over before August for the SA series.
Utterly dumb idea, but then again, this is NZR managing the AB coaching gig......
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2026:
@Yeetyaah said in All Blacks 2026:
So might be off topic but where does Razor go if he's sacked? Japan? Another international team?
Imagine how Hoss will feel if Razor and Ryan go coach England.
Candidate for Post of the Year in the 2026 Fernies...
Is there an actual presser/news release due from NZR tomorrow?
@Donsteppa said in All Blacks 2026:
Together We Walk might also have new meaning tomorrow.
That Together We Walk shit was cringe-worthy. Thank fuck someone saw sense and ditched it pronto