5 Players Scott Robertson Must Back for the All Blacks

With Razor now All Blacks coach, who are five players he must back in black for 2024?
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[@FergusHodgson]

Roigard is high energy, and he deserves to be the long-term nine.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

I prefer Perenara. Perenara can lead the Haka.

[@Scriv17]

@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns there are 14 other players who can lead the haka in the team

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

@@Scriv17 Perenara leads the Haka best.

[@bladeakl196]

@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9nsshut up

[@bladeakl196]

Yup roigard our next 9 for the next 4 years

[@takaedzachirowodza601]

With Razor in charge this might be one of the most exciting all black teams

[@rikiwikeepa4684]

We will see how good he really is gonna have to start from the bottom not getting carried away it’s gonna be tough as

[@joshhudson7413]

I think we'll see a clear vision of how the all blacks want to play, and players will be in their specialist positions. If razor can pick a starting 23 by the end of the year and play that team consistently in big games until 2027, the win rate will go up

[@AK-wc9rl]

It's such a shame he wasn't in charge of the current cycle. With Smith, Retallick, Whitelock, Mounga etc I am pretty sure we would have won the RWC under him. We only just failed with Foster, Razor would have dramatically improved the results over the last 4 years and would have brought home the prized trophy. Hopefully he can do it in this next cycle , but I am not as confident with this group of players and without the greats of our game in the team anymore.

[@KekeHimona]

The pressure so many NZ fans are placing on Razor is immense. If he fails…what then….Give Razor breathing room to build and work on mistakes

[@takaedzachirowodza601]

@@KekeHimona he has time. He is prepping for the world cup.

[@davidbibey3013]

A reliable place kicker is a must for NZ.

[@wackpaddyknickknack]

Absolutely!

[@tb-nz]

Good point

[@fredperry523]

One of the guys that gave my team the boks the most problems is Mark Tele’a - he reminds me a bit of Christian Cullen the way he runs in free play.

[@mike4179]

Interesting he reminds you of Cullen. He reminds me of Walter Little the way he runs and steps out of tackles.

[@fredperry523]

@@mike4179 Tough bugger - Little !

[@ChrisBrown-or8ky]

Samipeni Finau. I love Ethan Blackadder (and his dad) but i really want them to give Finau a good shot, cos i find him one of the best prospects in the country. Lots if other good picks in the comments tho

[@Damcarnivore]

Agreed if he can continue a good work rate as well as being his normal dynamic self

[@12334ttqtqt]

Rassie returning as coach. Razor heading up the all Blacks. We are in for a treat next 4 years.

[@ericavetsch463]

I agree about Roigard. I really wanted to see him in the Argentina game. I thought he would go well sniping around the ruck vs. Argentina. Was a bit disappointed not to see him off the bench in the final. He's got size and he's brave, with a good pass!

[@riri1718]

I must admit, I was relieved not to see him on the bench, as a bok fan. Him and Dan Coles. Not sure what it is about DC, but he's often at the right place at the right time to do some damage.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

What about T'eo Tuirorangi?

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Trying to decide whether Roigard being dropped for the final was worse then Fozzie bringing Aaron Smith off in the final with 15 mins to go

[@TheLordoftheGings]

Roigard has to be first pick 9 next year. And I would like to see Aiden Morgan or Ruben Love start going through the systems

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Neither of those two look like All Blacks to me. Feel like they are utility backs on the international stage and we don’t really need them.

[@justinpreid]

Sullivan should be molded into ABs. Huge boot and potential to run. Razor would be able to make him a super star.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Surprised Shaun Stevenson’s name didn’t come up. Stevenson would be the perfect balance on the right wing to the power of Tele’a on the left and then Jordan at the back. That back 3 gives me Jonah-Cully-Wilson vibes

[@davidwakefield4461]

Class video - i am excited to see the attacking running rugby under Razor. Your wingers are unreal!

[@mitakon21]

As a Springbok lover & rugby pundit I was so phckn stoked when they appointed Foster in place of Robertson 4 years ago...I literally gestured "YES MAN" knowing the ABs would not have a great run and/or that they would not win the WC under Foster, turned out to be close though, and that they were postponing their domination by not appointing Razor. Well, could only postpone the inevitable for so long - watch out world rugby now - he's gonna be great. ABs just waisted 4 years, if you will, thank god, it gave us the first 4x WC wins and back2back to boot. Thank you NZR & ABs coaching selectors, committee, management, executive, and board. It was such an obvious blunder - I told everyone about it then, and it worked out to a T.😊

[@matthewviliamu2679]

I’m glad you see this. So many Kiwis have some kind of love-in for Foster. The guy never achieved anything as a head coach. To me, the appointment of Foster smelled of an old boys cigar club kind of hire. We definitely missed the opportunity 4 years ago. Now Razor takes over a team that will be losing beauden, Mo’unga, Cane, Ardie, Whitelock, Retallick, Taylor, Frizzell, A.Smith etc that’s 100s of caps going. It is a new era and Razor is still the right guy to lead but wow, what a missed opportunity for him to achieve something great with that group of players

[@iallso1]

Razor may not have had world leaders at 9 but in Heinz, Drummond, and Hall he had 3 really solid and slightly overlooked players.

[@warthunderwithkiwi4953]

i hope Tom Christie will get in next year, his consistency over the last 5 years have been insane

[@Slipperygecko390]

He'll be in, he's 25. Razor likes a good consistent player who does his job well for the team.

[@gabrielsadaraka494]

Theirs something special about Tom Christie. He will be a future all blacks captain

[@kaosrip8913]

Roigard an Fakatava over red head he’s had his time…

[@warthunderwithkiwi4953]

@kaosrip8913 that's finlay, I'm talking bout the crusaders #7

[@joshmackenzie3301]

We’ve been pretty spoilt for 7s, Cane Savea Papalii Christie Kirifi Harmon

[@caydenvandermerwe1566]

Damian mckenzie (He is my favourite non-southafrican player so pleeeeeaaase🙏)

[@jinjaman101]

because the nzr appointed this guy before the world cup was over I funkn spat. we had a team at a world cup and we back here picking the next coach! Thank you for the ride those who rep'ed us this year!!

[@connorrice3873]

9. Roigard 10. McKenzie 11. Telea 12. J Barrett 13. Ioane 14. Narawa 15. Jordan Is as exciting of a backline as you can get!

[@MegaTkls]

Except jordie

[@pcs54]

why@@MegaTkls

[@barneyboy2008]

Hopefully razor will move ioane from 13.

[@Scriv17]

Jordie defensively and offensively is great. Just because he missed a few kicks doesn't mean he's not a great player@@MegaTkls

[@swivel6497]

didn't you see him try to dbl punp in the final@@pcs54

[@networkn]

My problem is that Dmac has been in the AB's environment for a long time, and yet with all his potential, still makes huge mistakes with decision making and the mercurial nature of his play is less apparent at test level than it is at Super Rugby. When it comes off, it's spectacular, but most of the time, when he plays a test, I can usually remember the mistakes he made more, and we need a general at 10, not an occasional magic maker.

[@wyntonvisser429]

Love your work, Mark! Enjoy the Razor Era, us Saffers are nervously excited to see what he can whittle

[@dawidmaree5002]

Another nervours Saffer.

[@austingtir]

@@dawidmaree5002 I think you guys know you got extremely lucky in that final huh!?? AB's got officiated out of that game but nearly still won it. If anything the final did show the boks are still beatable with open rugby. We just didnt quite get it exactly right and the cards had alot to do with it both ways. I think Razor could deff expose a few things because Foster is extremely conservative.

[@wyntonvisser429]

@austingtir It definitely takes a bit of luck to win a RWC, but I wouldn't say the Bokke were lucky to have won. The AB'S were the most carded team in the '23 RWC - Fact. Y'all gotta fix your discipline and stop blaming outside factors. You missed 2 kicks and went for touch, leaving 3pts begging. Poor decisions, poor discipline, poor skills... fix that and the AB'S will be much 'luckier'. ❤️🇳🇿❤️🇿🇦❤️🏉rivalry

[@austingtir]

@@wyntonvisser429 Missed forearm cards on Eben, Kolesi and Kitschov. = TWO MISSED RED CARDS ON THE BOKS!!!. Eben should of got two yellows Kolesi should of got two yellows = Two red cards. Fact is this game will always be remembered for the utterly chithouse officiating.

[@ritzemaritzema-xo4dz]

The talent coming thrue for the Springboks is incredible. No need to fear the Blacks

[@allblacks9100]

excited about razor, can't wait to see how the ABs play under his leadership

[@kristian762]

Don't expect immediate success

[@zavirca]

It could take a bit of time, a rebuild is coming.

[@lokeshchandnani3749]

The biggest job for razor is to find couple of 10’s. We have Dmac now who has intl experience. Who next? He needs to get Stephen, zarn, aiden into the system real quick

[@kingrat738]

Jordie would happily and more than adequately fill the breach... Larkam'esq, but better on D

[@JHPT-CPT]

Would like to see Du Plessis Kerefi given a solid chance. He has been very consistent for Canes. Shaun Stevenson also should have a proper go.

[@DankMangus]

Kirifi has been excellent over the last year or two. I get the feeling that that his lack of size might put some coaches off.

[@tb-nz]

I like Kerefi as well but he might need an attitude adjustment to be an AB under Razor, look at him in the match they lost the shield.

[@Slipperygecko390]

@@DankMangus Same size as Kwagga smith, they're effective at certain jobs.

[@DankMangus]

Both tough as nails@@Slipperygecko390

[@JimmyKip]

@@Slipperygecko390 That's mad. Kwagga looks like a much bigger 1.8m 97kg player, and Kirifi a much smaller 1.8m 101kg player. I would never have picked them to be so similar in heights, let alone Kwagga being lighter - though those measurements are always grain of salt ones. I suspect Kirifi's bigger problem is his tendency to give away penalties - he still hasn't quite managed to tidy that up out of his game yet. And if we're tipping a 3rd 7 behind Papali'i/Cane/Savea then i'd see Robertson going with Christie over Kirifi, and that's not even including Harmon who is probably better than both & the most versatile loose forward in NZ.

[@hcamp74]

I'm a blues fan and I love Christies ticker but his style of play was pretty ineffectual later on in the world cup. Something tells me Roigard will be chomping at the bit to take the number 9 Jersey and he's well earned it.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

I think the over-whelming emotion of pride in the team playing a final no one thought we’d make + anger towards the refs conveniently covered up some really questionable coaching decisions and prep for the final. Like, taking Aaron SMith off with 15 to go!?

[@weekend_sports]

I think we are heading into a golden era of NZ rugby again. we could have a slight weakness at lock and 10 for a while, but the guys we have coming through everywhere else are insanely talented. Razor is a great leader and will bring the best out in the players.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

I believe in Razor and wanted him in 2019. In saying that, it will be really interesting to see how he rises to this challenge taking over an ABs side about to lose 100s of caps

[@ShiNooBi1986]

Lock? The two young Chiefs hopefully will come good. A bonus they will partner a super level. 1st five - Dmac...

[@johnjordan4647]

As usual Two Cents Rugby all class and very excellent analysis of a new era under a New All Blacks Coach

[@iallso1]

Straight off the bat, I don't see Dmac as being in the 10 shirt in 4 years time, yes he is excellent in broken field situations, but at international level, to fill that role consistently, nah. There are several young up and coming half-backs that need to be given the opportunity to demonstrate that they can step up.

[@IgorOcash]

1. which lights your fire the most: "Foz", "Fozzie" or ****RAZOR****? That's a no-brainer. 2. the problem with exceptionally skilled attacking nines is that they are more exposed to injury like Dupont in the 2023 RWC. If Roigard is going to be the starting 9, it would be wise to have a superb distributer like A. Smith on the bench 3. ABs need to upgrade their quite good kicking. Two missed kicks (3, if you count the missed conversion) cost them the Cup. Kicking needs to be "Dan Carter-esque" again, or, well, as close as you can get to that level of skill and ice water in the veins. 4. Offense will get you into the knoc-out phase of the RWC, but having the best defense in the world is more likely to win you the cup. Your Planet Rugby version of this piece once again made into my Rugby feed again - you're gonna be famouser and famouser as a Rugby pundit!

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Regards point 4, ABs defense was as good as the Boks in the final

[@AK-wc9rl]

One guy that I rate highly and imo will be our long term solution at 6 or even potentially at 8 is Dominic Gardiner. Not sure why his name is not talked about more in NZ . He, Flanders and Suafoa give us a lot of depth in that area. I don't rate Grace as highly as you do, I feel he lacks size to be an International 8 or 6.

[@AK-wc9rl]

@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns Needs to improve his workrate significantly. He annoys me because he has more talent than any loose forward in NZ but is so lazy and hasn't fulfilled his talent as a result.

[@joedennehy386]

​@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns only with the ball in hand the other 78 minutes he's a ghost

[@joedennehy386]

Grace is 1.9 metres, and 107 kg, way bigger than Ardie and he will fill.out to 115 kg within a year or two. Visser the Bokke is 110kg

[@AK-wc9rl]

@@joedennehy386 Grace can't get any bigger, he has already bulked up to his maximum. He was about 5kgs lighter a couple of years ago. If he bulks up even more he will compromise on his speed. Don't think we should compare anyone to Ardie, he is so much more explosive than most other players and has freakish strength, neither quality that Grace possesses. Ardie's weight doesn't reflect what he can do on a rugby field.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

@@joedennehy386 I mean there are guys even in the current All Blacks squad that are bigger than Ardie. Dalton Papili and Shannon Frizell are both taller and bigger than Ardie but Ardie Savea punches well above his weight. He offers a team what others don't. His leg drive and sheer ferocity plus his work rate are unmatched. You'd have to go back to the great Richie McCaw to see someone with such a high work rate and McCaw was never a massive loose forward either. If size were the key then you'd see either Samoa, Fiji or Tonga dominate world rugby but clearly that ain't the case. Ardie is special and should've been the 1st choice for captain. He's the best player in the world and this is coming from a Springbok supporter.

[@4evaavfc]

I'm glad a new broom gets to sweep clean. I think you are right about all those players. Papali'i is the obvious #7. D-Mac at 10. Cullen Grace at 8. Tamaiti could become best prop in world. Roigaard is good, a humble guy that can still improve.

[@johanschoeman869]

Scott Robertson is recognized in SA as a shrewd couch and we would do well to respect him from the get go and analyse his brand of rugby which has served him so well for many years. No doubt that it will be interesting to see Scot and Rassie square up in the years to come. It is going to be a battle royal.

[@taraishot100]

It’s crazy Razor has won 7 straight Super rugby titles a feat that will never be achieved again

[@iroamroyalkhan1628]

Nobody gives a fark what SA thinks

[@trailrunningexperience496]

Dalton yes. Razor helped Dalton out a lot at u20 level. He’s a gun but I’m worried about Grace. Check his stats out - missed tackles are huge. When he got a taster with the ABs in 2020 that was his work on and his shoulder injury hasn’t helped. Christie’s tackle output reflects his covering for grace (and Ethan at times too.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I saw his 2023 numbers in Super Rugby weren't great, in 2022 I think he had much higher numbers. He'll have to be good to get the call that's for sure - competitive back row

[@JimmyKip]

There's probably also more dynamic 8s on attack than Grace too, and certainly lads with more pace. Devan Flanders comes to mind; watching him at McLean Park its scary how fast he moves given he's an absolute unit of a human.

[@trailrunningexperience496]

@@JimmyKip flanders was impressive in the under age teams too. Maybe under Robertson as u20 head coach.

[@JimmyKip]

@@trailrunningexperience496 Oh true, I didn't know that. He's basically same height as Cullen Grace so should be as good a lineout option, but just a few kegs heavier and i'd guess quite a bit quicker. Flanders might be close to Ardie's speed. If Robertson starts to back one of the younger 8s in the ABs then there's actually room for Ardie to go back and play his more natural position at 7 I think. Papali'i isn't the only option there.

[@joshmackenzie3301]

@@JimmyKip could definitely see Flanders as a genuine chance at ABs selection next year

[@benrobinson375]

Excited for the new All Blacks era. With new coaching staff and a bunch of experienced players leaving, the public need to give Razor some time, and not expect immediate success.

[@DavidTee275]

Congrats on the content coverage on Planet Rugby! Great exposure for the channel! Is this a new thing?

[@solo_0001]

Had to take some time off rugby after our loss in the final, good video mate glad to be looking to the future 😅

[@schnickeringhen]

He’s so good at talent ID. Will be interesting to see who he goes with, who the new faces will be. DMac, Roigard, Shooter should be on the radar.

[@chrislouw9811]

Good luck to the new Razor Time All blacks!! From a bok supporter . . . . . looking forward to the continued rivalry that has existed between SA and NZ for over a hundred years, it wouldn't surprise me if the AB's take the next RWC and then it will be back to 4 all.

[@djjjewelz]

Cullen grace? Not sure about that but I’m worried about our flankers with ardie, cane and frizell gone we need to rebuild there. I think it’s really important to keep most of our backline as in rieko and jordie in the middle, mark talea, jordie, but yeah who knows what razor is gonna do but looking forward to it.

[@mike4179]

Ethan Blackadder is still in the mix if he can stay away from injury.

[@jacqloock]

🇿🇦 Bring back Fozzie! Pass it on

[@geotruthnz7013]

Christian Leo-Willie was awesome at 7 last year for crusaders and was standout in the final

[@lazer_kiw1]

Played most of his minutes at 8 I think, but he covers all 3. Also got the likes of Harmon, Christie, Kirifi in the mix for the same position. Does Sam Cane make it back?

[@roleinc7204]

It's going to be interesting to see who Razor selects--I think we will see him creating a team that works really well together and doing all the basic things with elite efficiency. Our front row is just starting to look formidable but we are losing two of the best locks in the history of the game at the same time. We will still have a great lock in Barrett, but who his partner will be is up for grabs. The loosies blooded this world cup (Frizell and Papalii) will be strong contenders to maintain their spot next to the legendary Savea. But who is keeping Savea's spot warm and coming off the bench when he gets back is up for grabs. I haven't seen much of Grace, but will be keeping an eye out for him now. Roigard: agree 100%. The kid is special. If not DMac at 10, who are the up and comers? I wonder if Ruben Love could be awesome at 10... Jordie and Ioane are building a nice combo in the centres and Telea and Narawa are awesome wingers. Hopefully we will finally see Will Jordan at fullback! I mean considering the talent we arae losing overseas, the future isn't looking too grim.

[@sammctavish787]

D Mack definitely deserves a decent shot but I’d also like to see Stephen Perofeta in the mix. He shone at age group, great for Taranaki and has been consistently one of the Blues best. He could be a big piece come 2027

[@nightynight2376]

folded too much under pressure. perofeta doesnt have it.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

I’d rather see Perofeta turn out for Samoa. Also can’t bode well if he hasn’t cemented the 10 jersey at the blues

[@kaosrip8913]

From a AKLD BLUES SUPPORTER LETS GO RAZOR!!!!!! I just want consistency bro and to put pride back into the BLACK JERSEY 💯🤜🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@michaeloliver1498]

Lovin' your quote....... "Razor Time"

[@JKMeZmA]

I’d love to see more of a back three with 6. Ethan Blackadder, 7. Dalton Papali’i, 8. Luke Jacobson. I think that would be a very abrasive 2000’s ABs loose forwards

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Jacobson is another one aye, hasn't had the chances you'd expect, Blackadder bloody injuries etc

[@dabu8701]

ardie savea 🤷‍♂️

[@JKMeZmA]

@@dabu8701 him and same cane are away aren’t they for 2024 in Japan?

[@dabu8701]

@@JKMeZmA Ardie and Cane will be in Japan until June 2024. will be available for July test and RC.

[@JKMeZmA]

@@dabu8701 oh right cool! Then I hope Blackadder gets a shot at 6, and either off the bench!

[@maneeshdeva]

Its time to pick players on merit, not reputation 🙏🏽

[@amarooT6564]

Hurricanes are stacked with heaps of young talent coming through . Love,Godrey,Lakai,Higgins, to name a few

[@fu8713]

The era with Razor at the steering wheel I’m pretty he knows what he’s doing 🕺🏿

[@carlfabian1932]

Crazy that Dmac is still so young, he’s been in the mix forever

[@eduardvictor711]

As a Saffa two players I don't want to see in the starting AB team for WC Was Mac and Blackadder Mac as 10

[@benrose2264]

I’d like to see 2 cent do this with each of the RC nations and 6 nations

[@charlottescott7150]

Would love to see him back those guys. Also love that tour video! I would not have followed her!

[@leithbutterworth6149]

Finau will be one to watch this next cycle. He’s a beast

[@bafanamahlatse1923]

Fantastic video.can you pls do the same video for south Africa.

[@markrutherford6010]

Lock is area of concern. We need find two world class locks. Barrett and Lord are two best locks. Lord played really well against Argentina We need another two.The most important team for player development is the All Black XV. Mark Telea,Cam Riogard,Tamati Williams played in this team. If our players are not getting high level games at Super Pacific level. We need bring back the North Island vs South Island game. This should be three game series.

[@jeffbetts9420]

Did I miss not seeing Roigard in that final? Yes!

[@Cssssssst]

Damian McKenzie will be an epic All black starting 10 🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Whatever happens there, I hope that the player gets a good run at 10. Not the fussing around that Fozzie was doing with Mo’unga and Beaden. So much lack of clarity

[@fredster-747]

Great video it would be great if you could do a predicted 23 for 2024 or your opinion.

[@5pministock]

Number 10 should be interesting. Should bring in Aiden Morgan or Zarn Sulivan. Would love to see Brett Cameron there but don't see it happening.

[@dawidmaree5002]

What do you think Razor is going change. More running and attacking rugby? More defense? More kicking? Better forwards - more physical - having saying that Ardie was one of the most physical players.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Razor will bring back good coaching

[@garrettkopu9191]

the crusaders under Razor have been well organized, clinical, great continuity and timing, with each player knowing their role, the team synergy is on another level, leading with a very good forward pack. Can't wait to see the ABs with some good structure again

[@JaemanEdwards]

I would have had Shooter Stevenson at the top of the list. The ones he chose are all no brainers.

[@networkn]

Grace has been injured more than once, and has spent a lot of time on the sidelines. If not for that, I believe he would have featured more heavily. My issue with Dalton is, where with Sam Cane you see him making a significant but less visible impact (dominant tackles, first to rucks, arrival time to rucks etc), Dalton I feel, rarely makes that same level of impact. He's never impressed me. I can't recall any time where he was the difference in a test match. Sam Cane has his detractors, but his stats speak for themselves, and there have been plenty of matches Sam Cane has been a major contributor to a win.

[@gezzarandom]

Exciting times indeed

[@ManaBrown-vw4sp]

Nah NZ rugby in trouble big trouble, rebuilding again like 4yrs ago come up short once again in 2027

[@KG-qm1lh]

"Bloody good" is the level just below "world class". It is known.

[@cakes43]

Some big shoes to fill for Roigard , as a Saffa Aaron Smith always pisses me off with how good he is at distribution and spotting opportunites, I think Roigard could be their next weapon at scrum half

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Must have been a relief to see Fozzie pulling Aaron smith with 15mins to go. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing lol

[@JTM1809]

Blackadder, Perofeta, Vai’i, Love should see some game time in the upcoming cycle.

[@barneyboy2008]

Vai'i will need to up his game. He seems a bit of a lightweight.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Akira Ioane, Angus Ta'avao & big Karl Tu'inukuafe are a must!

[@ManaBrown-vw4sp]

Nah they're shit saffas will make them their bitch

[@DankMangus]

lol

[@Cobba290]

For Samoa

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

@@Cobba290 Akira Ioane is the brother of Rieko.

[@barneyboy2008]

Are you serious! I hope not.

[@GustavoMPerez-ur1wd]

McCaw, Carter, MaNonu, Dagg, both Smiths Aaron and Ben :)

[@bjornhoffmann6008]

100% Dmac was first player to come to mind. He should have had a bigger role in key games, but did not seem like he was trusted

[@MrK1ngi]

Bolters that could make their way next year are Peter Lakai, George Bell and possibly Noah Hotham.

[@jameswebster5672]

My favourite AB jersey!

[@michaelpeacock1481]

Mark you are amazing.

[@SNOK1986]

Dmac, feel sorry the guy, reminds me of Brent Russell back in the day for South Africa. Great backline player but where do you play him.

[@petedancer9207]

Any word your side about oli jager ?, seems he’s heading back home to Ireland to play

[@nightynight2376]

no mention of KERIFI?? he certainly deserves a look in, 1 solid flanker over the ball

[@Bokgat]

Would you say that you guys played better in the final without Cane?

[@gavinwells368]

We have no-one to replace Frizzell or Retallick. We'll be under-powered in the forwards. 2024 will be the Boks best chance to win the Freedom Cup and RC.

[@Slipperygecko390]

realistically he needs to discover a new 10. D Mac is okay but we need someone who is undeniably outstanding compared to others. D Mac just isn't.

[@MrGTO86]

Cam Roigard reminds me a lot of Byron Kelleher. Same kind of game.

[@hautaveii9152]

Why you not discussing Locks? With Whitelock and Retallic both out of the picture and no obvious successors on the horizon maybe they should look at lock. Scott is the only one right now. They need 2 or 3 more really solid locks. Maybe Va'ai? Who else? Maybe do a video on Locks. Would be interested in seeing that

[@dimitardobrev3296]

Thanks for the videos Mark. Why do they call Scott Robertson "Razor"?

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

He's relatively sharp.

[@wot4922]

Knew somebody would say that 🤣🤣🤣

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Cos he liked to cut people down as a player - or something like that 😅

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

@@TwoCentsRugby as long as he's doing the bop in Sydney after the '27 final I'm good either way.

[@ManaBrown-vw4sp]

​@@jamescooper-hope6930sorry bro we will miss out again in 2027

[@lukejohnson3361]

Lock is NZ most vulnerable position, Razor should look at some saffa U20's without contracts to bring into the system.

[@xabisombilini5440]

All Blacks' future looks bright. I'm so glad we won that final because I have a feeling that you guys will be dominating world rugby again.

[@ManaBrown-vw4sp]

Nah can't see it we've lost heaps of experience crowds will be at a all time low for super and international next year we won't win the next world cup either

[@dallasbroughton7604]

I'd love to see Josh Jacomb as a project under Razor. He looks like he's got potential

[@axxey]

I hope we get 5 in form players instead of 5 experienced players that might step up every so often. We haven't had a number 8 since Keiran Reid, Ardie wasn't good enough to get into the team as anything but a blindside at the time and jumped out of position into 8 cock blocking the position ever since. Papalii has had plenty of oportunities(and failed miserably regularly unless it was a completely dominant AB game), he shouldn't get anything unless he actually puts on some super rugby form. I'm super hopeful but actual expectations aren't high. Cane, Savea, Frizel, had some great games but didnt have form before selection and played a bunch of poor games. If others got oportunities would they have stepped up when it mattered, will never know. Media loves Telea, but every game bar the final he's multiple turnovers, if not points for the opposition and terrible defense to go with it. Hopefully Narewa recovers from injury.

[@Damcarnivore]

Are you nuts Savea has been the form loose forward in the world since 2019. But comparing him to the greatest no 7 in history is a bit unfair don’t you think?

[@christophernorman4353]

Definitely young test players holding on to veterans older subjects AB rugby will hinder progress & disrupt momentum Bledisloe & Pacific Superugby championship matters b4 visiting nations & end of year tour Coach Scott Robinson unbeaten 2024? 🙏

[@kingrat738]

Retirements/moves/loss of form, will have more to do with starting 15 rejig than Rszor selections... Tamaiti to cement loosehead. Scott Barrett to partner a new bolter. New blindside & :shock-horror: new openside. Roigard to take reigns at scrumhalf. Leicester and Will for new midfield pairing. Inside & outside, respectively. Jordie back as the custodian. Mark and perhaps another bolter on the flanks. Just my $0.02

[@smartalecc]

Razor vs Rassie - absolutely cant wait for next year! No more finals rugby, no more rain, just all out!

[@jga9951]

Great content, from an Argentinian!! Mark, can you PLEASE PLEASE explain to the rest of the world how the rules around the New Zealand team work? What does it mean and what are the eligibility implications for NZ players when: go on a "sabatical"? Go to Japan or Europe for short term? Go to Japan or Europe for long term? Does NZ have the eligibility rule that players MUST play in NZ to be selected for the NZ team? If so, for how long before a test match or a Rugby World Cup? Does NZ have a lot of great players they are missing out on or cannot use because of this rule?? Why Mo'Unga is going abroad and rejecting the All Blacks if he's still young for the next World Cup? Can you please do a REVIEW of what will happen with each player of the NZ team after the 2023 world cup? What are their plans and probable future replacements?? Thanks Mark!!

[@lazer_kiw1]

I'm not 100% on this, Mark probably knows better but I think it goes something like this: - Players have to be contracted to one of the NPC sides in the preceding season - Uncapped players or players returning from sabbatical on a new contract must play for their NPC side before being selected - BUT some exceptions can be made for certain players considered valuable enough where they are given the option to play overseas short-term as part of their NZR contract. This is not the case for Whitelock, Smith, Mo'unga etc. but it is for Ardie, Sam Cane and potentially Beauden as well. - However it is likely that Mo'unga and maybe Fainga'anuku will return to NZ and play domestically before the next RWC

[@jga9951]

@@lazer_kiw1 THANK YOU!!! I assume that by NPC you actually mean a Super Rugby Team? And also assume they need / want to go overaseas just because they earn much more.. what a shame! If a player goes "long term" and doesnt come back to NZ a year prior to the RWC, they arent eligible? Thats what happened with Laumapi, right?

[@lazer_kiw1]

@jga9951 No I'm pretty sure eligibility depends on the NPC (the provincial competition that takes place during the international season) as it is a strictly domestic comp while players from outside NZ can play in super rugby. And yes, players go overseas because that's where the $$$ is. Also true with Laumape.

[@swivel6497]

yeah, you have to be signed by NZR, so Ardie and Cane are signed up by NZR for next year, but have also been given leave of a sabbatical (where players often chose to skip Super Rugby, either rest or overseas contract). Razor wants to talk to NZR about expanding this, opening it up even more and allowing multi year sabbaticals in say Japan. Think immediately Frizell, Barrett, Mounga especially is who he's interested in for this. Typically, if you haven't earned the required status yet, leaving with the idea of returning is frowned upon and you had to earn your right to selection by playing either SR or the next level down NPC (eg Taranaki). Even Sonny Bill-Williams had to do this once or twice. Mounga has gone for three years, BBBR went for 2 years last time, NZR won't accept anything less than a full year (even incl previous years NPC, which ends same time as Nov tours). There have only been a few successful single year returnees though. Mounga is backing himself to be one of those successful few. It's a big ask/risk. Yes, NZ has a lot of players that just can't fit into one team, and Super Rugby money alone is not enough to equal the northern leagues. These are the same fundamental rules that every nation applys. even arengtina. Aus and SA are not as strong so cant use this to get the best at home. NZ largely manages to keep the best, there will also be those like Bundee Aki, and those like Mounga who are at the end of the career but still no1. It's so competitive no one really signs on for a full 4 years. Most of the team will be 2 or 3 years, but are all likely to continue to 2027 if they are still getting selected. Only Dane Coles from the ABs has retired, otherise like Rettalick Whitelock Aaron Smith Nepo big Lester might retire overseas. That's all from the RWC squad, a pretty good cycle for retention into next year. Other prospects have been lost Brad Weber, Jack Goodhue, PGS. Congratulations on another run to the Semi finals/playoff game

[@lazer_kiw1]

@@swivel6497 thanks good summary. Although I think Beauden is set to renew his NZR contract which will allow him to return next year, and Dane Coles isn't done yet: He's doing a stint in Japan before retiring.

[@bobmorgan6333]

As good as McKenzie is I'd love to see Ruben Love thrown into the deep end. As an outsider looking in he seems like the future for the All Blacks to me. Serious Carlos Spencer vibes off of the kid.

[@685_Era]

Have a feeling Ardie will want to try make the 27 squad. Bronze, silver needs a gold and why not when you can have two brothers in the family with RWC gold.🤙🏾

[@aphiwembande8661]

This is exactly why the boks had to win this one. Razor is coming and I have a feeling AB will go back to what they were pre-2018. France will peak in 2027, England look good and Australia might be really mature. We had to go back to back 'cause its only gonna get more competitive

[@dewabule]

Did you mean ‘Australia might be really manure’? They are closer to dung than ever, and the Union game itself in Australia is a drying turd. We can only hope someone, somewhere, can make the changes at the top that are desperately needed. I’d have no hope at all if they didn’t have the Lions and RWC coming their way…

[@aphiwembande8661]

@@dewabule 😂😂😂😂. Dude trust me, a Springbok fan in 2017 was much much more hopeless than any Aussie rugby fan right now. Maybe you don't remember just how bad they were? I remember cause I lived it man😭😭 all it takes is the right people in place. Yeah sure funding matters as well but Australia are one of the best sporting nations, they're still underperforming ATM. Get the right person in charge and it'll change so very fast. And like I said, there's quite a number of young talented players there. I rate they'll be ripe by 2027

[@dewabule]

My concern is that they won’t get the right person in charge… and it will be a continuing shitshow. I hope they sort it out, I truly do, and EJ moving on can only be a good thing 🤞@@aphiwembande8661

[@razeenmeyer9728]

Razor VS Erasmus Interesting times ahead

[@bobm8303]

Robertson would be better focused on backing the next generation of elite players instead of career bench level players (excluding Roigard). How about 1. Cam Roigard, 2. Will Stodart, 3. Josh Bartlett, 4. Zahn Sullivan, 5. Riley Higgins plus others like Dom Gardiner and Rico Simpson and Josh Beehre.

[@Jordan-mq4wj]

Levi Aumua will definitely be in there if he can maintain his form

[@iamwaylan]

Reserve backs of the future: 21. Cortez Ratima 22. Zarn Sullivan/Ruben Love (cover 10 & 15) 23. Billy Proctor (cover 11, 12, 13, 14)

[@broederhandre6173]

Razor loves his Crusaders, so I'd back Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Tamaiti Williams, Will Jordan and as outsider Fergus Burke. Greetings from Amsterdam. Loved you got in via The Backdoor!

[@Slipperygecko390]

definitely room for Burke in there. The players who are good at executing set moves when needed will get preference.

[@fear_the_lord1595]

Razor loves winning , he’ll pick who is best for the job . Crusaders or not

[@greengrowcer2419]

Yessss!!! Its RAZOR time!!! Watch those All Blacks!!!

[@JonSmith-uu7go]

Razor will play people in position, Jordan at FB, Rieko back to wing, Telea on the other

[@barneyboy2008]

Hopefully. Reiko isnt a centers bumhole.

[@jdb9388]

Reiko on the wing and david havili and jordie at centre, both kicking options

[@garethfergusson9538]

DMAC!!

[@keesmortleman1405]

Just swap samipeni finau for Cullen grace and it’s a perfect list.

[@muddhutter]

We need a new look AB team. Start a rebuild with new players in several key positions. The Hansen / Foster era is well and truly over. An AB bolter in the next two years? Anton Segner!