All Blacks 2024

[nostrildamus]

@Windows97 said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@gt12 said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Chris-B

I'm sure I saw that Hansen will be in that mix. He feels like Razor's Smith to me so I imagine he gets a voice

They broke it up as follows as far as responsibility for selections are made, this according to an interview with Razor before SR.

Ryan tight 5
Razor LF's
Hansen HBs and First fives
Holland MF
McDonald outside backs

Overseen by Razor with Wayne Smiths in put.

Genius. Just set up 2-3 sub-committees to co-ordinate selection and we'll be sweet.

The funny bit is that it's been stated that Razor will be the one to make the decision if there are disagreements.

Exactly how are there going to be disagreements here? Is Ryan going to disagree with himself as to who the tight 5 are? An enormus shouting match between Holland and McDonald as to whether JB is a 2nd 5 or a fullback? A stoush between Ryan and Razor if SB is a lock or a 6?

Um, it isn't as if we don't have enough 6s and too many international quality locks..

[Windows97]

I really needed to type that in saracasm font didn't I?

[dogmeat]

@Tim said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

the whole Breakdown panel

Those are the dumbest people in NZ, and Jeff Wilson is the stupidest person in the entire world.

excuse me. No way is Goldie dumber than me

[ruggabee]

@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Chris said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

2024 All Blacks Management

Scott Robertson (Head Coach)

Jason Ryan (Assistant Coach - Forwards)

Leon MacDonald (Assistant Coach - Attack)

Scott Hansen (Assistant Coach - Defence)

Jason Holland (Assistant Coach - Backs)

Tamati Ellison (Contact Skills Coach)

Wayne Smith (Performance Coach)

Jamie Hamilton (Head Performance Analyst)

Al Beeton (Assistant Performance Analyst)

Jon Gardner (Assistant Performance Analyst)

Ceri Evans (Head of Leadership + Mental Performance)

Nic Gill (Head of Performance)

Adam Hay (Performance Scientist)

Martin Swan (Doctor)

Karl McDonald (Lead Physiotherapist)

Teresa Te Tamaki (Assistant Physiotherapist)

Kat Darry (Dietician)

Paul McLaughlan (Team Manager)

Megan Compain (Commercial Manager)

James Iversen (Logistics Manager)

Matt Manukia (Communications Manager)

Paula Powlesland (Business Manager)

Bianca Thiel (Operations Manager)

Fuck me. More coaches and managers than a small country's rail network.

I don't know why anyone would be remotely surprised about this unless they're still living in the 1990's?

All tier-1 setups look like this now, your minds would blow seeing the size of an NFL setup, also the team at 2023 World Cup was even bigger as there were 7 on-field coaches altogether with Foster, Schmidt, Strawbridge, McLeod, Hill, Ryan, Feek - along with the same amount of managerial staff that's listed here.

[Victor Meldrew]

@ruggabee

I'm sure. Seeing the whole caboodle in one list can still make you scratch your head though.

[pakman]

@Victor-Meldrew A few pints of Stella will ease the pain.

[Old Samurai Jack]

@dogmeat said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Tim said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

the whole Breakdown panel

Those are the dumbest people in NZ, and Jeff Wilson is the stupidest person in the entire world.

excuse me. No way is Goldie dumber than me

Your self-reflection skills exceeds that of others.

[Darren]

@dogmeat said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Tim said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

the whole Breakdown panel

Those are the dumbest people in NZ, and Jeff Wilson is the stupidest person in the entire world.

excuse me. No way is Goldie dumber than me

He might not be, but that other commentator that wears blazers that would be tight on Terry Wright for sure is.
Ben Castle I think his name is.

[ACT Crusader]

@Winger said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

It would be a disaster if he appointed Scott Barrett as captain. Apart from the fact it would make Robertson look like he's unable to look outside his Crusader mates - its already bad enough with Richie and Sam. Scott would almost be the final straw for me.

Please pick Scooter. Please pick Scooter. Just please.

[Machpants]

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

@Winger said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

It would be a disaster if he appointed Scott Barrett as captain. Apart from the fact it would make Robertson look like he's unable to look outside his Crusader mates - its already bad enough with Richie and Sam. Scott would almost be the final straw for me.

Please pick Scooter. Please pick Scooter. Just please.

I'm a big Ardie fan, but his captaincy hasn't been great. I'd pick Scott, and I wouldn't care that he goes on a sabbatical next year. That's my prediction

[Machpants]

I'll put it in here, but looking well forward were going to get another b team touring NZ next year 🤬

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/fabien-galthie-reveals-plans-for-20-premium-france-players-who-will-miss-all-blacks-tour

[canefan]

@Machpants said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

I'll put it in here, but looking well forward were going to get another b team touring NZ next year 🤬

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/fabien-galthie-reveals-plans-for-20-premium-france-players-who-will-miss-all-blacks-tour

Frogs still thinking small. Worried they can only beat us once, so keeping la poudre dry until the last minute

[Bones]

@Machpants said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:

I'll put it in here, but looking well forward were going to get another b team touring NZ next year 🤬

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/fabien-galthie-reveals-plans-for-20-premium-france-players-who-will-miss-all-blacks-tour

If it's a money thing, surely Ta$man will have some spare dosh from being free of most of their ABs?

[Duluth]

The Blues have confirmed Tuipulotu is out for 6-7 weeks. I think Robertson will select Strange now

[Frank]

To state the obvious, if Scott Barrett is not fit for England, we are in big trouble at lock.

[Bovidae]

You would assume they are selecting 4 locks so Strange was always going to be a good chance as the fourth lock. Hopefully Lord is close to full fitness by July.

[frugby]

Dunshea is a smokey I reckon.

[Canes4life]

Annoyed that Delany has been out for a while, he was one of the form locks before he got injured aswell.

[African Monkey]

@frugby I always had a bit of time for him, but like Pat Tuipulotu, he's always injured.

[george33]

Sam Darry, just stay fit and he will be in