All Blacks 2026
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This in STUFF seems abit misleading
“Schmidt, who will finish up as Wallabies coach in July, was sounded out by NZ Rugby about his interest in making a return to the All Blacks following Scott Robertson’s sacking on January 15, according to sources with knowledge of the matter who cannot comment publicly.”And “The coach has been coy about committing to an ongoing consultancy role with the Wallabies and RA, but there is a quiet confidence Schmidt will re-engage next year after a break.”
So he hasn’t formally committed to the Wallabies post July.
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I don't think any coach with a current international gig or potentially ongoing club gig will say they're gunning for a role with the All Blacks - that would be terrible for their careers, especially if they were to miss out on the role.
I'd take any comments (other than 'I want to be All Blacks coach') with a grain of salt.
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@allblackfan2 said in All Blacks 2026:
This is from the SMH, behind a paywall which I can’t access. But based on the headline looks like Joe won’t be involved with the AB’s . https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/golden-loyalty-schmidt-rules-himself-out-of-race-for-all-blacks-job-20260125-p5nwt7.html
I’m disappointed…naturally…….and concerned. Linking with the AB’s post July would have seemingly provided him with a great situation, still involved with rugby at the top level but not the high pressure HC and back home with family. A bit of a worry that he has chosen to continue with the Wallabies, and that they’ll have his expertise leading up to and at the RWC.
Not very surprising. Joe has drunk the Aussie Kool Aid.
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D Duluth forked this topic
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There's a new thread for discussing the new coach selection process, who it should be etc
https://forum.silverfern.rugby/topic/7715/all-blacks-new-coach-selectionI'll probably make one for Scott Robertson discussion next time that flares up too
There's multiple overlapping conversations, it's easier to follow in separate threads
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So assuming the new HC and group are in play in the next 6-8 weeks, what changes to we expect him to make to his first few team selections? Not what we'd like to see but think will happen.
Personally, I don't think many to the 1st choice XV apart from the starting 10 and tweaking 6/7/8. What I'd really like to see is newer players being given game time.
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@Victor-Meldrew I think we'll definitely see a few bigger lumps at blindside. The likes of Howden spring to mind.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:
So assuming the new HC and group are in play in the next 6-8 weeks, what changes to we expect him to make to his first few team selections? Not what we'd like to see but think will happen.
Personally, I don't think many to the 1st choice XV apart from the starting 10 and tweaking 6/7/8. What I'd really like to see is newer players being given game time.
Some change to our pattern of play will be as important as changes in personnel
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew I think we'll definitely see a few bigger lumps at blindside. The likes of Howden spring to mind.
Parker is a big lump, he just didn't really play like it
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@MN5 said in All Blacks 2026:
@Bones said in All Blacks 2026:
@Victor-Meldrew I think we'll definitely see a few bigger lumps at blindside. The likes of Howden spring to mind.
Parker is a big lump, he just didn't really play like it
I think he has the cleaning side of things sorted (he seemed to get better as the year went on). I think he needs to improve on his running with ball in hand close to the ruck to be effective at international level.
Who knows, maybe the incoming coach doesn't rate him at all and will go in a different direction?
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Also, what are people's thoughts on Jason Ryan as he seems to be the only coach who might retain his spot? He's done a better job than Plumtree since coming in and we've gone alright under him, but have also received a few touch ups up front in recent times. Has Jason Ryan taken this pack as far as he can and it might be time to go in a new direction? Or does he deserve to stay if he wants to?
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2026:
Huh, go figure. I thought Parker made a bloody good fist of it as a debutant in a clearly dysfunctional, confused team. Not blockbuster by any means, but there's not many forwards who are in their first season.
I think he's worth perservering with, unless the new coach wants to go in a diffrrent direction and has someone else in mind for the job.
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@African-Monkey I won't be unhappy to see him moved on, he definitely played his part in the rot and I think he's far from indispensable - on the other hand, I'm very certain he wouldn't get away with any petty bullshit under a different HC and he has had some good results in the past.
