All Blacks 2026
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@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks 2026:
@tubbyj said in All Blacks 2026:
Love this thread. Not only are Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown going to come in and turn us into world beaters in record time but the snowflake senior players are all going to love Jamie Joseph's style of 'old school' coaching that from what I hear involves swearing and abusing players.
Also not only do the posters on here know more about international coaching than Scott Robertson but also Wayne Smith now.
The overexcitement around Joseph and Brown is nowhere near what surrounded Robertson before he took over.
I wouldn't say there is over excitement. Hope and optimism? Definitely. The JJ Brown Cotter/Rennie Schmidt multi headed monster is exciting but a pipe dream IMHO
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I've been waiting 10 years for the AB turnaround.
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Makes you wonder if Razor still had Whitelock in his squad (let's saynhe is still good enough) is he the difference maker for Razor, is he the glue that holds Razors team together and brings the newbies in and up?
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@nzzp said in All Blacks 2026:
@tubbyj said in All Blacks 2026:
senior players stabbing him in the back
you mean, answering questions in a review about whether the environment and coaching could be improved?
That's some funny definition you got there pal
Human decency suggests you should lie, isn't it obvious?
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Ted was the man who turned the All Blacks around from a bit of shambles to World Cup Winners. Ted has said that he thinks Dave Rennie would be a great All Blacks coach.
So with all due respect to other candidates, I hope Dave Rennie is the next man to lead the All Blacks.
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@sparky said in All Blacks 2026:
Ted was the man who turned the All Blacks around from a bit of shambles to World Cup Winners. Ted has said that he thinks Dave Rennie would be a great All Blacks coach.
So with all due respect to other candidates, I hope Dave Rennie is the next man to lead the All Blacks.
All the best and most experienced NZ head coaches are unfortunately close to retirement - Cotter 64, Rennie 61, Schmidt 60, all these guys would've been ideal options post-Hansen after 2019 WC or 10 years ago but now the timing is such, they'd only be 2-year parachute options until 2027 WC.
I'd like to see Tony Brown, who only just turned 50, take over as head coach for a minimum 4-year contract after being assistant under those older guys (assuming they are targeted just for 2027 WC preparations).
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Schmidt is contracted to finish up with the Wallabies after taking on Italy on July 18, the same day New Zealand face Ireland at Eden Park.
Originally, Schmidt was due to step down from his role with the Wallabies after The Rugby Championship, but agreed to stay until the end of July to ensure a smooth transition to incoming coach Les Kiss, who will finish the Super Rugby season with the Queensland Reds.
Rugby Australia has been extremely pleased with Schmidt’s work with the Wallabies, and the New Zealander has maintained a close bond with the squad. Earlier this month, he oversaw a training camp in Sydney.
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@restofit said in All Blacks 2026:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2026:
Ted was the man who turned the All Blacks around from a bit of shambles to World Cup Winners. Ted has said that he thinks Dave Rennie would be a great All Blacks coach.
So with all due respect to other candidates, I hope Dave Rennie is the next man to lead the All Blacks.
All the best and most experienced NZ head coaches are unfortunately close to retirement - Cotter 64, Rennie 61, Schmidt 60, all these guys would've been ideal options post-Hansen after 2019 WC or 10 years ago but now the timing is such, they'd only be 2-year parachute options until 2027 WC.
I'd like to see Tony Brown, who only just turned 50, take over as head coach for a minimum 4-year contract after being assistant under those older guys (assuming they are targeted just for 2027 WC preparations).
Rennie and Schmidt probably have 6 years in them.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks 2026:
@restofit said in All Blacks 2026:
@sparky said in All Blacks 2026:
Ted was the man who turned the All Blacks around from a bit of shambles to World Cup Winners. Ted has said that he thinks Dave Rennie would be a great All Blacks coach.
So with all due respect to other candidates, I hope Dave Rennie is the next man to lead the All Blacks.
All the best and most experienced NZ head coaches are unfortunately close to retirement - Cotter 64, Rennie 61, Schmidt 60, all these guys would've been ideal options post-Hansen after 2019 WC or 10 years ago but now the timing is such, they'd only be 2-year parachute options until 2027 WC.
I'd like to see Tony Brown, who only just turned 50, take over as head coach for a minimum 4-year contract after being assistant under those older guys (assuming they are targeted just for 2027 WC preparations).
Rennie and Schmidt probably have 6 years in them.
I'd like Rennie or Schmidt, with Brown as assistant, through until 2027.
then a younger coach such as Clayton McMillan (who's still just 51) or Brown appointed for the longer term.
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@kpkanz said in All Blacks 2026:
@pakman said in All Blacks 2026:
Check out 3.34:
Anyone else getting weird vibes from this clip??
Ardie going through his gospel, looks like a cult leader.
And everyone clicking their fingers to show support rather than clapping like most normal humans, as if to indicate they are more aware and morally righteous for clicking in a room where I assume no one in it has high sensitivity to noise considering they play in packed stadiums??
And then why is he going through counting the number of Islanders/fijians in the team that are starting and celebrating as if a quota has been met?
Our diversity should be celebrated and rightfully so..but the vibe here feels more divisive as opposed to inclusive.
I'm happy Razor is gone, but I get toxic vibes from Ardie, and worry the more he sticks around the more he is influencing the newbies joining the group ie Sititi and co.
Albeit I also cringe seeing the golfing group in the ABs as well.
Starting to look like a cliche high school movie from the outside with all the cliques.
Exactly why I posted it.
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Think Rennie would be the best option, personally. Great coach, great manager. Wouldn't mind Joseph if he has Brown alongside him but I think six years would be too long a stint given how hard a taskmaster Joseph is.
I don't think Brown wants to be a head coach.
A lot of decent names being banded about but can't imagine there's much chance of all of them coming together as one coaching group. Realistically it's going to be a big name head coach, maybe one well known assistant who could step into the top role in the future, and then a couple of career assistants.
Joseph/Brown/Rennie/Ryan/Schmidt, for example, is a pipe dream.
Key thing is that if there's going to another new HC in 2028, they need to be involved as an assistant overthe next couple of years. If the incoming HC for 2026 is seen as a potential longer-term appointment (through to 2031) then happy for that assistant to come in from 2028.
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Tony Brown probably prefers to be the main assistant coach rather than head coach.
Best coaching group if available for me would be.
Joseph
Rennie, Brown, New Set Piece coach not Ryan (Don't want a coach with obvious agendas)
Schmidt as a selector or a another role whether it's in development pathways or assistant.
Get an ex AFL player similar to Mick Byrne in a kicking coach role.Bring back Darren Shand and Gilbert Enoka also.
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@restofit It doesn't look like Tony Brown is going to be available until after the 2027 World Cup.
To my mind, we are appointing a Head Coach on a 22 month contract to win that World Cup, then we will appoint someone else can come in defeat the British and Irish Lions and win the World Cup after that in the US.
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@MacDazzler said in All Blacks 2026:
Get an ex AFL player similar to Mick Byrne in a kicking coach role.
Bring back Darren Shand and Gilbert Enoka also.
Absolutely yes to a skills coach from an AFL background.
Gilbert Enoka has rather damaged his reputation with his recent involvement with the England cricket set-up. So I'd pass on him.
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@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2026:
Mental skills weren't exactly a strong suit of the All Blacks during Enoka's final years of invomment. I think he's done his time but would be happy to see someone with a similar remit.
Similar to a few names mentioned in this thread, their time(s) have passed, but yes, I do agree.
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@Frank said in All Blacks 2026:
kills it in the interview
Whilst I know what you mean I'd hope I'd nit base the decision on how a candidate goes in an interview. Would like to think they weigh up all pros and cons, including performance over time, ability to work with others, psych testing, actual qualifications etc ...
(Not to mention hairdo and BMI ... they seem to be important.)
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@booboo said in All Blacks 2026:
@tubbyj said in All Blacks 2026:
feral dogs trying to rip Scott Robertsons carcass apart.
Who is doing that? Calm down Sunshine
tubbyj is taking Razor's firing personal. I take no delight in it, but I agree with Kirk's assertion that we weren't on the desired trajectory and a reset was needed if we are to have any chance of doing well in the remaining two years of this cycle
