@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
What role? Will he have much influence?
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
@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
What role? Will he have much influence?
Unsure but replacement for Holland is all I was told
@Landers92 said in All Blacks 2026:
@Tim said in All Blacks 2026:
@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
What role? Will he have much influence?
Unsure but replacement for Holland is all I was told
That makes sense, he runs attack for Quins and did for England I think.
Would be good to get a better defensive mind / coach in there as well.
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.
@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?
