All Blacks 2026

[Nepia]

Jesus christ I go out for lunch and things have gone mental in this thread.

[canefan]

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

So have heard from another source is that Razor is gone or stepping away .

I have generally doubted your Intel g33. But I hope this time you are right. I don't see how we can turn this around with Razor at the helm. There's just been too much poor decision making

[mohikamo]

@Chris said in All Blacks 2026:

Well they wouldn’t be sacked by NZR as they would have their SR and Npc contracts just not AB contracts it is not being sacked just not selected like every other AB who has lost his AB spot.

The point is they cant be transferred/traded like other sports franchises.
They may not get selected for the ABs but they will still be on the payroll.
Richardson type "situation."
NT/SR payments are just separate compomemts of the same contract.

One thing I have noted in NZR contracts is that all contracted players have to make themselves available for all NZR national teams.
Unless that clause has been specifically crossed out. Which I'd say hardly ever happens.
If Papali'i really did refuse selection for the ABs last year, then he would be in breach of contract, and could be terminated.
Same for any other players who wont play for Razor.
Ultra toxic situation, if the case.

[Chris]

Here is another rumour I just heard
Scott Hansen is gone Razor stays HC.

[george33]

@canefan player power most likely.also been told by same source they all go .

[george33]

@Chris Razor gone

[Chris]

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

@Chris Razor gone

There is so much different stories out there depending on who you talk to,
I know it is coming out Thursday as a media release was sent out.

[george33]

Won't be announced to next coaches are signed up from my source and not Sam Casey most likely next week he's saying

[canefan]

We'll see who has their ear closest to the ground very soon then

[george33]

@Chris just going bye what I've been told Keven Mealamu was very heavy involved in decisions.

[canefan]

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

@Chris just going bye what I've been told Keven Mealamu was very heavy involved in decisions.

In what capacity George?

[Chris]

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

@Chris just going bye what I've been told Keven Mealamu was very heavy involved in decisions.

I know a media release came out today telling the media the findings will be released Thursday.
I have been told 3 different scenarios so who knows now.

[george33]

@canefan players coming to him during last 3 weeks apparently

[george33]

Leon McDonald's name has been mentioned along with Tony Brown

[gt12]

I don’t see Razor being fired.

I appreciate the info from the sources here btw, keep it coming, however I’ll be shocked unless he has decided to walk away.

A new coaching group would be fascinating if they can pry away Brown from the springboks.

[Chris]

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

Leon McDonald's name has been mentioned along with Tony Brown

They would have to buy both out of their contracts if they wanted the job.

[george33]

@Chris don't no mate David Kirk just different beast anything possible.

[Chris]

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

@Chris don't no mate David Kirk just different beast anything possible.

He is an astute business man.

[george33]

@Chris another source had confirmed Razor is gone Chris you no contacts it must be happening.

[Chris]

Personally I wouldn’t mind a fresh approach with new coaches as I was very frustrated over selections lack of game plan, just not the same player selections.
I have heard Hanson is gone the Razor rumour are not being answered when I have asked now so it maybe true mate. People around the coaches are going quiet.