All Blacks 2024
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There was a lot of good will towards Scott Robertson's appointment, but to me he's blown it with his constant yearning after former All Blacks who have gone overseas. First it was Sam Whitelock, then Richie Mo'unga, not Shannon Frizell. No one forced those players to sign overseas and turn their backs on the All Blacks.
The All Blacks coach should be focussing on coaching the players he has available up to World-Cup winning standard. There's a lot of talent coming through our Super Franchise at the moment. I'd prefer to see those players given the chance rather than those who cashed in and choose to terminate their All Blacks careers.
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@African-Monkey said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Brad Shields? How has his name even entered this thread đ
Because Hurricanes
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I dont really see it as Robertson chasing them, more speculation in the media given some discussions and ill advised quotes earlier from Razor.
Whitelock, turned out to be a red herring and media beat up.
He hasnât even named a squad yet so he is hardly in the position of needing to send an sos to save his jobâŚ.just yet!
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It was a bit more than media hype. Whether he does come back is another matter, but Lendrum's words were:
âWe would love Richie home as soon as we can. There are contracts. We respect those. Heâs employed by Toshiba currently but weâll be involved in conversations to see whatâs possible.â
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I read that as:
We would like him home
We respect Toshibas contract even though we are talking about it to the press
We hope to be involved but have no meetings planned to talk about it but hope to.Moâunga has been there 6 months and has not missed an AB test yet. He is on a 3 year deal.
Unless he and his family hates it there, it seems to be a non starter and poor timing to be mouthing off about it and will only serve to antagonise Mounga and his employer.
If I was in charge of player contracts at Toshiba, I would be asking Mounga what is going on? Are you not happy and want to leave? Why are you talking to NZR?
If NZR were in serious discussion with either party they would keep it very quiet so it doesnât jeopardise a potential Deal. The fact they are talking like this makes me think they are very much on the outside looking in and have no talks
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
It was a bit more than media hype. Whether he does come back is another matter, but Lendrum's words were:
âWe would love Richie home as soon as we can. There are contracts. We respect those. Heâs employed by Toshiba currently but weâll be involved in conversations to see whatâs possible.â
Razor wants his first five back who he won 7 straight titles with who never lost a Super Rugby playoff game for him.
Shock horror.
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Razor canât afford him. Shock horrorđ
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Savea to 7. It makes sense.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Razor wants his first five back who he won 7 straight titles with who never lost a Super Rugby playoff game for him.
56 tests. 70% win record.
Solid, grew, but a long way from a high quality Test 10
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@nzzp said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Razor wants his first five back who he won 7 straight titles with who never lost a Super Rugby playoff game for him.
56 tests. 70% win record.
Solid, grew, but a long way from a high quality Test 10
Sure - but we aren't exactly flush with 10 options.
The cupboard behind DMac domestically (and Beaudie returning) is bare.
I don't see why this is all so surprising.
He either cuts his deal short and comes back and there's a 56 test AB as an option or he doesn't.
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@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Savea to 7. It makes sense.
No it doesn't. He's a stand-out at 8 and hasn't played there at SR for about 3 seasons. Makes as much sense as Robertson looking to put Havili at 10.
Oh, hang on.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Savea to 7. It makes sense.
No it doesn't. He's a stand-out at 8 and hasn't played there at SR for about 3 seasons. Makes as much sense as Robertson looking to put Havili at 10.
Oh, hang on.
He's played all season in Japan at 7, has played in 7 in SR every year since 2019
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Of course we can understand Razor wanting his âquarterbackâ.
But it doesnât really solve the depth issue at 10 for the ABs. If they somehow got Mounga back to play for the ABâs then it would probably mean DMAC leaving for an overseas contract. Unless Razor convinces him to play fullback.
I see it is an either or at 10. Got DMaC now. Richie overseas. Get Richie back to start, DMac very unlikely to want to play second fiddle so leaves.
We are back to square one.
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I donât think Savea will change his style of play based on what number is on his back.
But it is a chance to address the balance of the backrow if he did
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@DaGrubster said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
If NZR were in serious discussion with either party they would keep it very quiet so it doesnât jeopardise a potential Deal. The fact they are talking like this makes me think they are very much on the outside looking in and have no talks
Equally, they wouldn't be saying this is they weren't intending serious conversations. That's the key point and the dog barking in the night.
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@Machpants said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Savea to 7. It makes sense.
No it doesn't. He's a stand-out at 8 and hasn't played there at SR for about 3 seasons. Makes as much sense as Robertson looking to put Havili at 10.
Oh, hang on.
He's played all season in Japan at 7, has played in 7 in SR every year since 2019
He didn't play at 8 for the Canes from 2019?
Edit: He's started/played at 7 only once for the Canes in the last 2 seasons (QF 2023)
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@DaGrubster I wouldn't mind seeing a 6. Finau 7. Savea and 8. Sotutu loose trio go to work.
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Iâm sure the intention is there but it may be a case of no-one returning their calls or emails!
I sell tech solutions to large enterprises in the UK. I intend to sell our software to new customers but just because I state that intention, doesnât mean they will welcome me with open arms! đĄ
This interview/sound bites in the media may be part of the initial plan to make noise and flatter Mounga to appease his ego.
Honestly, if I was in charge of contracts at Toshiba and NZR approached me. I would ignore them.
NZR canât afford to buy out his contract so they need richie to want to move and then try to force it.
Itâs a long shot for NZR 6 months into a 3 yr deal. Unless he is allergic to raw fish.
