All Blacks 2024
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@canefan said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
It will take him through until the 2027 World Cup
If true, seems that Robertson sees him as integral to his plans to go one better than this year's model and win the Final.
Maybe he thinks he can get a sweeter tune out of him. Doesn't mean to say he will hitch his wagon to him for the entire 4 years. We will see
It makes sense to use him for a year or two but maybe not for four.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
Julian Savea signed a 4 year deal through to 2019.
It didn't guarantee Savea was at the 2019 RWC.
Yeah, but Savea was young (25) when he signed and arguably the best winger in rugby -BB is neither.
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@Stargazer I suspect that even 1 or 2 years is going to be to the detriment of Dmac's game time at 10 but MORE importantly to the Test experience of any new 10. It may even cut the number of players who will run out in the AB 10 jersey prior to RWC2027.
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it might also suggest that the coach is not overly confident of finding enough fresh new 10/15s...
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@Bovidae It's ok, everybody. Before drafting Barrett's contract, NZR did their due diligence and research about BB's abilities. They felt it unnecessary to review his last few seasons in the AB team, bc on-field play can be so misleading. Instead they consulted reputable and up-to-date sources including allblacks DOT com where they found the following info:
"WITH DEVASTATING SPEED, a laser-like boot and smart game management, Beauden Barrett has been in electrifying form for the All Blacks in recent seasons, winning back-to-back World Rugby Player of the Year Awards in 2016 and 2017."
I guess Wikipedia was down during that particular lunch break.
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
it might also suggest that the coach is not overly confident of finding enough fresh new 10/15s...
He'll have to develop them then. Has plenty of time and access to all the best players in NZ.
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@Victor-Meldrew he was far from both his and THE best when he re-signed.
He had a few great runs in the 2015 RWC though.
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@Victor-Meldrew Agreed. It's as if the previous two AB coaching regimes (Shag and the guy whose name may not be spoken) have brainwashed the public and media into believing that 4 years isn't long enough to develop new 10s.
Henry showed that you can use up to FOUR 10s during a regular 4-year cycle and two of them could be new + very different to your 1st choice.
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I not sure what problem is, he has got a new contract , I sure Razor etc have their thoughts on what he will be used for in team and for how long. I said before and don't mind saying again, I am pleased he has signed back here. I my opinion for what it's worth the more competition we have for places in ABs is only good for the team.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
Julian Savea signed a 4 year deal through to 2019.
It didn't guarantee Savea was at the 2019 RWC.
Yeah, but Savea was young (25) when he signed and arguably the best winger in rugby -BB is neither.
And yet despite all this by 2019 Savea gone. So - as I said - just being signed through to the World Cup is no guarantee you will be at the World Cup
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I think DMac deserves decent time as the AB 10. He's been seriously good over the last few years.
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True, but the point I'm making is the circumstances are very different. A 4 year deal for BB makes less sense
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
True, but the point I'm making is the circumstances are very different. A 4 year deal for BB makes less sense
Think you are missing the wider point. Is keeping our best players in New Zealand not a good thing for keeping Super Rugby strong? Even if he isn't still at his peak, he is still a great pro to have playing locally.
I'd trust Razor to make the tough calls, and to use Barrett how he sees fit in the environment. Rightly or wrongly, I think there is every chance Razor backs himself to get Beauden back playing to the best of his abilities as a 10.
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@frugby said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
True, but the point I'm making is the circumstances are very different. A 4 year deal for BB makes less sense
Think you are missing the wider point. Is keeping our best players in New Zealand not a good thing for keeping Super Rugby strong? Even if he isn't still at his peak, he is still a great pro to have playing locally.
I'd trust Razor to make the tough calls, and to use Barrett how he sees fit in the environment. Rightly or wrongly, I think there is every chance Razor backs himself to get Beauden back playing to the best of his abilities as a 10.
No, not missing the wider point at all. As I've said, have zero problems or concerns with BB being signed up to provide continuity. I will have concerns if Robertson doesn't develop options at 10 & 15 and a 36yr-old BB is the incumbent
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
@frugby said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2024 - no interminable Foster arguments:
True, but the point I'm making is the circumstances are very different. A 4 year deal for BB makes less sense
Think you are missing the wider point. Is keeping our best players in New Zealand not a good thing for keeping Super Rugby strong? Even if he isn't still at his peak, he is still a great pro to have playing locally.
I'd trust Razor to make the tough calls, and to use Barrett how he sees fit in the environment. Rightly or wrongly, I think there is every chance Razor backs himself to get Beauden back playing to the best of his abilities as a 10.
No, not missing the wider point at all. As I've said, have zero problems or concerns with BB being signed up to provide continuity. I will have concerns if Robertson doesn't develop options at 10 & 15 and a 36yr-old BB is the incumbent
That's such a sweeping statement though. Absolutely possible that Razor gives him a second wind... it's not like he is 36 now, he is 32.
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@frugby i guess concern was DC retired at 32/33...and he was still in pretty good form at the time from memory unlike BB who has been patchy for a while...backs just dont generally have that late carrier resurgence like a hooker might, so im thinking why 4 years? why not two?
