New Zealand Rugby Team Watch
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Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
A few sweaty palms aboard the AB coaching staff gravy train today I reckon....
Rob42
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Well, I thought was cold when RA sacked Dave Rennie over a Zoom call, but we've clearly been outdone by NZR's treatment of Fozzie. From the Roar:
He will replace disgruntled Ian Foster after the World Cup. In an awkward moment that sums up the hash NZ have made of the situation, NZR CEO Mark Robinson couldn’t confirm if Foster was aware of the news.
“He’s in a different timezone at the moment,” Robinson dithered when pressed on Foster. “We’ve certainly been in contact recently … to reach out to have that chat if we can.”
Robinson was asked, ‘does he know?’ “I don’t know what time it is in Paris, but he’s been communicated with that there’s an announcement coming today.”
He will replace disgruntled Ian Foster after the World Cup. In an awkward moment that sums up the hash NZ have made of the situation, NZR CEO Mark Robinson couldn’t confirm if Foster was aware of the news.
“He’s in a different timezone at the moment,” Robinson dithered when pressed on Foster. “We’ve certainly been in contact recently … to reach out to have that chat if we can.”
Robinson was asked, ‘does he know?’ “I don’t know what time it is in Paris, but he’s been communicated with that there’s an announcement coming today.”
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Kermit Thefozzie heading in for another day
at work at NZRFU HQ as Razor is chauffered
from the very same premises.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Mate if you heard the interview Robinson actually said Fozzie was kept up to date with what was going on, though why he needed to know who was replacing him is not something I can grasp. I not even sure Foster would care would he? Not sure if you realised , but Fozzie wasn't standing for the job, the only one who should of been told was Joseph or whoever was up for job.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Na mate, think iy more about shutting up the talk, and more importantly make sure they get who they want. Without being stupid NZ tend to have coaches that are wanted for other jobs, so I think NZR felt they maybe lost a couple of candidates last time doing it so late. I see both points, it's good to keep things calm until after WC, but you don't want to lose your prferred choice either. Think the thing for Razor is now to go back finish with Crusdaers and not even talk to any AB players etc until after WC.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
This has been a change over the last few years. Coaches don't wait until the end of RWC as the market is flooded and countries losing your preferred coach is a problem.
Similar to Eddie.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Has to get a lot of credit for turning the perennial loser franchise around but ffs if he's going to keep picking BB at 10 even though EVERY fluffybunny UNDER THE SUN CAN SEE HE'S PLAYING LIKE UTTER DOGSHIT AND CANNOT BE FUCKED EVEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LINEBREAK IN CASE HE DAMAGES A PINKY WHICH COULD IMPACT EARNINGS FOR HIS UPCOMING 12TH JAPAN SABBATICAL then he can jog the fuck on.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
My current preferences for RWC 2023 AB 1st 5:
1 Dmac
2 Richie Mounga
3 Perofuture
4 Zarn Sullivan
5 Stevie Wonder
6 A fish called Wanda
7 Willy Wonka
8 the chocolate factory
9 any old farty Oompa Loompa
10 Beauden Barrett
1 Dmac
2 Richie Mounga
3 Perofuture
4 Zarn Sullivan
5 Stevie Wonder
6 A fish called Wanda
7 Willy Wonka
8 the chocolate factory
9 any old farty Oompa Loompa
10 Beauden Barrett
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ Fozzie TLDR...
10. Beaugan v.2016
10. Beaugan v.2016
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Ethan deGroot has re-signed with NZR, Clan & Stags through tom2026. Interviewed on news tonight said his goals are to make RWC, win a Super Rugby title with Clan & take things year by year after 2026. Glad to see him stick with Stags instead of moving to a "Big 5" Union.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I was also pleased as a Canes man they have tied young Godfrey up for a few more years, seen him play live twice Levin preseason. and against Force on Sunday, and I said after Levin game I liked the look of the kid, he just reinforced that on Sunday. I was actually a little worried that Crusaders or Clan may of been eyeing him up too as he would potentially fill gaps in their squads for future. Now Canes need to tie up Roigard for a few years and I will be happy, backline containing young fellas Roigard, Morgan, Godfrey, Higgins, Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Reuben Love, Kini Naholo, Moorby does it for me, just need to pick up a couple of decent size locks in forward pack and I happy man (I don't want much, just everything 
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Couple of outlets reporting that Razor's assistants will be Macdonald, Holland & Scott Hansen. Of the current setup only Jason Ryan would be retained putting Joe Schmidt, Scott McLeod & Greg Feek back on the coaching gig market.
zer0
John Thornett (49)
Guess the Blues will just have to selflessly take one for the team, for needs must under issues of national concern.