@Bovidae said in All Blacks 2026:
The articles I read said that Holland's role changed, and was then reduced, so Evans won't want to be another bit-part coach.
No point in hiring someone with an international reputation stronger than the other assistants if they don’t get the keys to the car.
Will they sideline David Brent is the question?
Well lets hope if it is Evans, he is given the appropriate level due for the role, certainly speaks well and comes across with great analysis of the game, hopefully this transfers to the park if given the role...his own experience with AFL and being able to kick certainly should be a good additon too.
It would be interesting to get some inside oil on Evans opinion on the current and potential 10s. I've enjoyed what I've read of his comments, unsure on what his social skills and emotional intelligence are like.
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2026:
It would be interesting to get some inside oil on Evans opinion on the current and potential 10s. I've enjoyed what I've read of his comments, unsure on what his social skills and emotional intelligence are like.
Always seemed like a relatively astute guy
I wonder how many at NZR are singing under their breath "If I can't have Tony Brown, I don't want nobody, baby"...
@Landers92 said in All Blacks 2026:
Have been told that Nick Evans is the new assistant.
Reliable source so don’t think they are pulling my leg. Unsure when to expect an announcement but that’s about the only oil I’ve been able to provide
That would be great. Especially if he's the assistant to Razor, not Hansen.
One thing I recall from the way Evan’s used to play is that passing was most often his first option and he would pass immediately. He was quick (like Barrett used to be all those years ago) but he’d set himself up for a run once the opposition became used to him always passing without even looking like he was going to run the ball. He could obviously kick more than twenty metres too. It’d be ideal if he could introduce these concepts to the current players, with their run it every time style.
@Landers92 said in All Blacks 2026:
Have been told that Nick Evans is the new assistant.
Reliable source so don’t think they are pulling my leg. Unsure when to expect an announcement but that’s about the only oil I’ve been able to provide
a coaching team that's had 2 Jasons, 2 Scott's & now 2 Evans.
we just need a 3rd Taimaiti, we're down to only 1 Holland, but still at 3 Scott's including the captain.
@ShaquilleOatmeal said in All Blacks 2026:
One thing I recall from the way Evan’s used to play is that passing was most often his first option and he would pass immediately. He was quick (like Barrett used to be all those years ago) but he’d set himself up for a run once the opposition became used to him always passing without even looking like he was going to run the ball.
A coach of mine used to tell me to do the same - make the defence complacent before I took them on.
But being a team player I wouldn't let the team down by passing to them!
If it is Evans then great to have someone who has been outside of the bubble. See if he can last 6 months before he’s on the phone to Rangi.
@game_film said in All Blacks 2026:
If it is Evans then great to have someone who has been outside of the bubble. See if he can last 6 months before he’s on the phone to Rangi.
Neuter little Scott and maybe he has a chance to make a difference
@canefan said in All Blacks 2026:
Neuter little Scott and maybe he has a chance to make a difference
The Head Coach or Scott Robertson?
@kidcalder said in All Blacks 2026:
I hope Evans is sure of what the job description is .... I could see him wanting to make changes and getting push back from the current coaches, may not be a fun time for him much like MacDonald and Holland.
Hopefully not and I'm just being pessimistic
For a single coach to make a change he really needs to be a selector too. I doubt that happens
Extraordinary. Holland has gone from the AB coaching group back to the Canes as an asisstant coach. Man, think of the paycut!
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2026:
Extraordinary. Holland has gone from the AB coaching group back to the Canes as an asisstant coach. Man, think of the paycut!
(With no actual knowledge at all) I'm not even sure it's a pay cut, rather than just get rid of him NZR has just moved him inside the organisation. I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the same money.
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2026:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2026:
Extraordinary. Holland has gone from the AB coaching group back to the Canes as an asisstant coach. Man, think of the paycut!
(With no actual knowledge at all) I'm not even sure it's a pay cut, rather than just get rid of him NZR has just moved him inside the organisation. I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the same money.
aren't the Canes a bit bankrupt? Running ongoing deficits at the moment? I would be shocked if a Super assistant got anything like the same money as an AB coach.
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2026:
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2026:
@nzzp said in All Blacks 2026:
Extraordinary. Holland has gone from the AB coaching group back to the Canes as an asisstant coach. Man, think of the paycut!
(With no actual knowledge at all) I'm not even sure it's a pay cut, rather than just get rid of him NZR has just moved him inside the organisation. I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the same money.
aren't the Canes a bit bankrupt? Running ongoing deficits at the moment? I would be shocked if a Super assistant got anything like the same money as an AB coach.
Yeah, they're a basket case which should be disbanded and replaced by a fiscally responsible team based in Hawkes Bay.
But, setting that aside, I think he'll just be getting paid out of a broader NZR pool rather than just the Canes assigned pool of money for crappy coaches.
On the latest Devlin podcast, Uncle Watson said he’d seen texts forwarded (originating from players) that confirmed the HC Scott Hansen stories.
@Nepia said in All Blacks 2026:
(With no actual knowledge at all)
and to think you are posting on the Fern!
I'm not even sure it's a pay cut, rather than just get rid of him NZR has just moved him inside the organisation.
Then it's a serious waste of money, isn't it?
I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the same money.
Maybe but I doubt it. But it is a stunning fall from being an assistant AB coach..
@antipodean said in All Blacks 2026:
Surely alarm bells are ringing at NZR.
Perhaps they're being drowned out by the claxons!
They've already sent out Lendrum to try to beat it down, which doesn't look like panic at all....
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
LOL
oof,.. that's a low bar, i thought he should've got SR of the year tho.
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
LOL
Daniel Carter only won it twice, in 04 and 05....and never since.
Just to put Ardies nonsensical coronation into perspective.
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
LOL
Have the fanbase ever been so disconnected from the team/pundits/officialdom?
There is a sizeable consensus on message boards that Ardie should be on the bench or not in the squad at all.
100% best player in SR. Very few contenders for best AB - QT was shortlisted FFS - and Cam got injured. Can’t give any extra awards to the Black Ferns after they got smoked.
It is what it is. One of those years.
@Jet said in All Blacks 2026:
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
LOL
Have the fanbase ever been so disconnected from the team/pundits/officialdom?
There is a sizeable consensus on message boards that Ardie should be on the bench or not in the squad at all.
To be honest I think it's a vocal minority that think Savea is overrated. Most NZ fans love him and think he's one of the best players in the world.
@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2026:
@Jet said in All Blacks 2026:
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
LOL
Have the fanbase ever been so disconnected from the team/pundits/officialdom?
There is a sizeable consensus on message boards that Ardie should be on the bench or not in the squad at all.
To be honest I think it's a vocal minority that think Savea is overrated. Most NZ fans love him and think he's one of the best players in the world.
Couldn't agree more Mr Fish.
@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks 2026:
@Jet said in All Blacks 2026:
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
LOL
Have the fanbase ever been so disconnected from the team/pundits/officialdom?
There is a sizeable consensus on message boards that Ardie should be on the bench or not in the squad at all.
To be honest I think it's a vocal minority that think Savea is overrated. Most NZ fans love him and think he's one of the best players in the world.
People who have a thorough understanding of the game are probably a minority of fans too. Coincidence?
Seriously though, he was superb in Super rugby and nowhere near world xv at test level. The majority of his critics on here at AB level would be very happy to see him getting the super award, because it is deserved.
