All Blacks 2025
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@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
this crap about just building for WCs, I personally disagree with
as I expect many do, sadly, it is a reality of where the game is at currently, and has been for some time now, so does need to be a focus.
I'd take the 'choker' tag of winning everything in between RWCs that losing all sorts of random games we shouldnt lose, vs winning the RWC.
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@taniwharugby does it have to be a choice? Want cake and eat it.
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@Machpants Interesting how the article goes from a analysis of Razors selections to a highly specific analysis on Jordie Barrett's 40 minutes of game time for Leinster - perhaps something more relevant to Holland & his ingame tactics?.
On that topic, it is lovely to watch Jordie showing what he really can offer - after a tough ABs season of pretty much exclusively running hard straight lines with Rieko on his shoulder doing the exact same thing, his distribution was not something that shone through
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My disappointment with Razor is that he has a full 12 months between finishing up at the Crusaders and starting the ABs job
I was hoping that unprecedented lead in time would mean he would hit the ground running more than he has in terms of selection.
He has selected the squad as if he got thrown the job on short notice straight off the back of a Super Rugby campaign.
"Razor has been selecting players he knows"
Well what was he doing for 12 months between finishing up at the Crusaders and starting the ABs.
He had 12 months to try and learn as much as possible about other franchises and what they do.
I'm sceptical that much is going to change in year 2.
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@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
I not huge fan of Razor or otherwise, he's got the job (like Foster before) so has my complete support. The one thing I will say about his so called sticking with old players, I would of picked both Cane and TJ myself, this crap about just building for WCs, I personally disagree with.
but it wasn't just that for WC-building, but beyond this year! And Cane came back from Japan so really got a special gold card entry into the team! Were the Cane and TJP picks the best for this year, looking back? Sounds like the beginning of a hotly contested Fern thread. But they certainly are not helping 2025 All Blacks..
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2025:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
I not huge fan of Razor or otherwise, he's got the job (like Foster before) so has my complete support. The one thing I will say about his so called sticking with old players, I would of picked both Cane and TJ myself, this crap about just building for WCs, I personally disagree with.
but it wasn't just that for WC-building, but beyond this year! And Cane came back from Japan so really got a special gold card entry into the team! Were the Cane and TJP picks the best for this year, looking back? Sounds like the beginning of a hotly contested Fern thread. But they certainly are not helping 2025 All Blacks..
Agree they not helping 2025 ABs, except to perhaps help with bringing young fellas through. But not their job, their job was to do what they could to help the 2024 team win tests. See what concerns me is the idea if a player is retiring at end of this or next year we decide not to pick him, that is not how it should ever be.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks 2025:
My disappointment with Razor is that he has a full 12 months between finishing up at the Crusaders and starting the ABs job
I was hoping that unprecedented lead in time would mean he would hit the ground running more than he has in terms of selection.
He has selected the squad as if he got thrown the job on short notice straight off the back of a Super Rugby campaign.
"Razor has been selecting players he knows"
Well what was he doing for 12 months between finishing up at the Crusaders and starting the ABs.
He had 12 months to try and learn as much as possible about other franchises and what they do.
I'm sceptical that much is going to change in year 2.
100% this
ive also seen the comments about not having scouted people and so playing it safe and was thinking to myself WTF had he been doing? Hell, if local club teams scout their opposition then i would expect he would have all the top players in NZ already scouted when he was crusader coach let alone the time in between gigs
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There might be some cheap used Ford Rangers on the market soon. Ford is ending their sponsorship.
Ford confirmed the end of its New Zealand rugby sponsorship, stating, "We are incredibly proud to have been a sponsor of the All Blacks and NZ Rugby for over 30 years. However, the decision has been made to conclude our partnership in 2025." They expressed disappointment at the separation but reflected positively on their experience, acknowledging the strong relationships forged with athletes and fans alike. In their farewell, Ford assured support for players during the transition period.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2025:
There might be some cheap used Ford Rangers on the market soon. Ford is ending their sponsorship.
Ford confirmed the end of its New Zealand rugby sponsorship, stating, "We are incredibly proud to have been a sponsor of the All Blacks and NZ Rugby for over 30 years. However, the decision has been made to conclude our partnership in 2025." They expressed disappointment at the separation but reflected positively on their experience, acknowledging the strong relationships forged with athletes and fans alike. In their farewell, Ford assured support for players during the transition period.
So, this extra revenue from Silverlake is probably just consultants telling the NZRU to shake down sponsors. If it works, they could land some really big names; let's hope they don't chase away the firms that had a commitment to the team (brand).
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@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2025:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
I not huge fan of Razor or otherwise, he's got the job (like Foster before) so has my complete support. The one thing I will say about his so called sticking with old players, I would of picked both Cane and TJ myself, this crap about just building for WCs, I personally disagree with.
but it wasn't just that for WC-building, but beyond this year! And Cane came back from Japan so really got a special gold card entry into the team! Were the Cane and TJP picks the best for this year, looking back? Sounds like the beginning of a hotly contested Fern thread. But they certainly are not helping 2025 All Blacks..
Agree they not helping 2025 ABs, except to perhaps help with bringing young fellas through. But not their job, their job was to do what they could to help the 2024 team win tests. See what concerns me is the idea if a player is retiring at end of this or next year we decide not to pick him, that is not how it should ever be.
There's is now way we needed cane and TJ versus Italy. That is indefensible apart from sentiment
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@Machpants said in All Blacks 2025:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2025:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
I not huge fan of Razor or otherwise, he's got the job (like Foster before) so has my complete support. The one thing I will say about his so called sticking with old players, I would of picked both Cane and TJ myself, this crap about just building for WCs, I personally disagree with.
but it wasn't just that for WC-building, but beyond this year! And Cane came back from Japan so really got a special gold card entry into the team! Were the Cane and TJP picks the best for this year, looking back? Sounds like the beginning of a hotly contested Fern thread. But they certainly are not helping 2025 All Blacks..
Agree they not helping 2025 ABs, except to perhaps help with bringing young fellas through. But not their job, their job was to do what they could to help the 2024 team win tests. See what concerns me is the idea if a player is retiring at end of this or next year we decide not to pick him, that is not how it should ever be.
There's is now way we needed cane and TJ versus Italy. That is indefensible apart from sentiment
It's bonkers, and we wonder why players continue to leave NZ rugby.
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2025:
@gt12 so Ford & Steinlager moving on, or Silverlake moving them on?
Better not be replace by Chevrolet and miller lite!
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@DaGrubster said in All Blacks 2025:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2025:
@gt12 so Ford & Steinlager moving on, or Silverlake moving them on?
Better not be replace by Chevrolet and miller lite!
Ugh
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@DaGrubster Cadillac and Budweiser!
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I actually heard Razor is pushing for the ABs to be sponsored by Canterbury Drought and Canterbury Clothing, hence Steinlager pulling the pin because they are feeling they are not getting a decent opportunity to show what they can do. Adidas are getting the jitters because Ryan feels fat in their clothes and is more comfortable wearing CCC. And Hansen hates Rangers and loves motorbikes, so the ABs will be riding around on Britten's soon.
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@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2025:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks 2025:
I not huge fan of Razor or otherwise, he's got the job (like Foster before) so has my complete support. The one thing I will say about his so called sticking with old players, I would of picked both Cane and TJ myself, this crap about just building for WCs, I personally disagree with.
but it wasn't just that for WC-building, but beyond this year! And Cane came back from Japan so really got a special gold card entry into the team! Were the Cane and TJP picks the best for this year, looking back? Sounds like the beginning of a hotly contested Fern thread. But they certainly are not helping 2025 All Blacks..
I think Cane especially was like Henry bringing the Suitcase back into the team as much for his value off the field. But, Cane actually did a fairly decent job on the field this year if anti-Cane blinkers are removed.
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2025:
There might be some cheap used Ford Rangers on the market soon. Ford is ending their sponsorship.
Ford confirmed the end of its New Zealand rugby sponsorship, stating, "We are incredibly proud to have been a sponsor of the All Blacks and NZ Rugby for over 30 years. However, the decision has been made to conclude our partnership in 2025." They expressed disappointment at the separation but reflected positively on their experience, acknowledging the strong relationships forged with athletes and fans alike. In their farewell, Ford assured support for players during the transition period.
Plummer, Sotutu, Stevenson, Ford. What wont Razor chase away?
