Justin Marshall on Scott Robertson's First All Blacks Camp & Wallabies' New Coach

Justin Marshall - 81-test All Black and renowned rugby commentator and broadcaster - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport for the first time in 2024. Super Rugby franchises are well-entrenched in preseason with the opening round of matches just four weeks away.
Marshall and Devlin chat about rugby's upcoming return, new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's first training camp of his tenure, who they think the 9/10 combination will be, Joe Schmidt being named new Wallabies coach, and more.
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[@vailima49aston99]

Razor ain’t playin around this year damn good on him this is the ALLBLACKS!! The most dominant rugby team in History!! He’s just making sure the world sees it the way kiwis see it

[@ataimd]

Can you try and get hold of Dave Rennie, I'd really like to hear his thoughts about Aussie Rugby

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Three great coaches in Rassie, Joe and Razor, makes for a spicy Tri Nations! I'm amped!😂

[@Mac-jx8uj]

There's a great doco call the search for Australian rugby ( Matt Durrant) must watch it's spot on , couple years old but still right on point 👍

[@Mapau1]

Finally someone who can coach

[@colingibson5966]

Those playing URC, champions cup and international could play 42 games a season. Top 14, champions cup and international could play 50 games a season. Super rugby and international could play 30 games a season. Quite the difference in need for rest imo.

[@hwy1983]

Gotta count All Blacks playing both international tests and super rugby in one season. Otherwise misleading.

[@johngraham5948]

Joe has stated he's looking for Australians to be on his coaching team especially those who are looking to coach Oz in the future if theres a particular specialist needed then he will go outside Australia

[@baynesstreetblues]

The Joe Schmitt segment begins at 8:28 (for Aussies wanting to hear about the second coming of the Messiah) 😂😂

[@dhirshg]

1. I think fans are expecting an overnight miracle and unbeaten season with "Messiah" Razor - way too much pressure on the guy, more so than previous coaches. 2. Sadly Schmidt doesn't have much to work with - rugby is a dying force in Australia

[@davidyavala7764]

1) You’re coaching one of the greatest team in the world and yes results matter for the All Blacks and winning now. 2) ?

[@swisscloud4309]

I agree with point 2, but with point 1 razor should be treated with the same expectation as Ian foster where winning is expected and when you lose they nitpick your coaching acumen Is it fair on both razor and foster? No but that’s the expectation we have created with our all blacks

[@davidfife-nm7uy]

So you’re saying the Wallabies should just forfeit these games? Be careful what you wish for

[@Olivierstreet]

Gonna take the defence up a few notches

[@Alex55455]

Schmidt will get the wallabies playing a fast paced ball in hand game because that’s where Australia’s strengths lie. Also I think he will also have a huge focus on improving Australia’s set piece as well so it can be used as platform to attack.

[@dhirshg]

Sadly rugby in Aus is a dying force - not much of a talent pool.

[@freelancerconverse4413]

Weakness is depth. No cattle.

[@Alex55455]

@@freelancerconverse4413 yep there’s no way they they will get into top 4 teams even with Schmidt there

[@prof_kaos9341]

Rugby in Aus has lost public interest & consequently sponsors. No cattle & no cash. Plus there are several well run sports that have been picking over RA's carcass for a decade. I expect Joe to be the next good Kiwi coach shafted by an incompetent RA.

[@Slkguy89]

I dont see a issue in depth. But RA is not retaining the players they have

[@fredkelly6953]

What hasn't been addressed is our referees and how lax our teams have become in the super rugby format because of it. I'm not blaming the ref's, I'd say they were told from up on high to go easy on the players because it does make for a more open and exciting game and it's been going on forever. But if the last world cup showed anything it was how poorly disciplined our players were when under the purview of referees who hadn't gotten the memo. Damned embarrassing the AB's were conceding all those penalties, and worse. We need harder refs.

[@lordJordNorg]

Rubbish Nz didint have a discipline issue its a copt out for poor inconsistent refereeing across the board. There is NH/SH interpretation differences (esp the ruck)and then theres the head contact punishment protocol via red cards. If anything the ruck is more scrutinised in the south due to the desire to up the tempo and favour the attacking side. 20min red card just works all arguments against it whilst founded in good spirit are simply wrong Any match that had wayne barnes with tom foley as tmo is an outlier and not an indication of a displine issue or a problem with the standard of officiating in the SH. Wayne doesn’t rule the breakdown unless he deems it “obvious” this is to in his own words “let the game flow”. Tom likes to scrutinise every frame and make sure every transgression is held to account. So you’ve got one guy deliberately not calling and another interjecting to make sure everythings called. Both made massive mistakes and what we were left with became one of the most erratic and error ridden officiating performances in any test match let alone a final.

[@jamiejones4746]

​@@lordJordNorg, Well said , and definitely on point , and sure was the worst officiating i have ever seen by Barnes & Foley in a WC final .

[@Cssssssst]

Honestly can’t wait to see the abs play next. Bok fans should be worried

[@bennettoctober6965]

Delusional

[@rogerpattube]

They only have to get worried every four years

[@Profreegolfer]

as a book fan we won't be worried. we will be excited. we have never feared losing. to be the best you must beat the best.

[@eugenegerber5805]

You'll have to play the aus teams till then 😢 RIP super rugby

[@waynerockman1242]

Worried about what exactly. I just hope your demi god will be able to deliver bcos if not the the long daggers/knives will come out. Lets not forget ALL OTHER TEAMS WILL BE OUT TO PROOF YOU WRONG....SO WATCHOUT!!!!

[@martinhaines2884]

Razor has said the resting policy has been tweaked. Razor maybe frustrated in the style we have played of late, thats on Super rugby to not just Foster

[@fredperry523]

The camp was to check who went ballistic on the xmas pud !

[@johngraham5948]

A lot of those ABs players Razor had in camp were "#2 pick players" they need to show why they should be #1 picks in 2024

[@MA-ik7ys]

goodbye cane. Lets play fast pace. Lets get yappy.

[@ciaranbrk]

Joe isn’t a conservative coach despite what most think he made Leinster one of the best passing and attacking teams around. A lot of Leinster’s academy are Irish players because he would take time and visit the local clubs and share knowledge with local coaches.rugby Australia have signed one of the best coaches going. I have no doubt Australia are going to be very good come rugby championship especially because Schmidt will be sending analysis of each player their weaknesses everything and getting them into camps.

[@jim8790]

The synergy between Schmidt, Nucifora and Horne will be massive. If Joe can get the right assistants underneath him they’ll have a couple of good years ahead of them.

[@dhirshg]

Sadly rugby in Aus is a dying force - not much of a talent pool.

[@prof_kaos9341]

I think Joe has made a big mistake. "Look, we got another Kiwi scapegoat." RA was a basket case before Eddie sabotaged what was left. The Aussies will back stab Joe as they did Deans and Renee.

[@jdsolomon2312]

What was the NORM "DIDN'T" help in the last 4 too 8 years. The biggest "PLUS" is Wayne the Professor Smith. Early Training is to gauge Character as an "TEAM PLAYER" A CHAMPION TEAM WILL ALWAYS BEAT A TEAM OF CHAMPIONS. LOYALTY, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IS WHAT THE COACHES WERE LOOKING FOR "NOT FITNESS"

[@guesswho6925]

Sorry marshy but these guys are pro sportsman who already get more time off than any of us and at the end of the day we pay their salaries! If razor wants to stamp his mark early then he’ll see who’s keen to take the ride!

[@Mysterx1440]

No we don't pay their salaries 😂 That's the NZRFU

[@barneyboy2008]

​@@Mysterx1440 bums on seats, merchandising, and subscriber's pay the NZRFU.

[@guesswho6925]

@@Mysterx1440 where do they get the $ from bro?

[@guesswho6925]

@@barneyboy2008 so us

[@user-wv4xc1us6u]

Pick a kicker who can kick under pressure… nz had 2 opportunities to win the World Cup final with 14 players and failed because the kickers didn’t handle the pressure.

[@unclejezza]

Different coach - different approach. Could be a test...

[@Formakiwi]

This year will be really interesting for NZ Rugby. Scott Robertson is a local hero for his multiple provincial titles, but in international terms he's a rookie with a terrible record against European opposition. The lack of proper options at lock and outhalf will harm their ability to foot it against SA especially, and it'll take some pretty adventurous thinking to turn a thin backline, without line-breaking power or a world-class kicking game, into a serious weapon able to counterbalance the absence of dominance at forward.

[@nzfreeski]

he hasn't played a game as coach for the ABs, we can wait till then to see - and I'm sure he will maintain the 62-39 win rate vs the Boks

[@Sunflower-dt6ev]

Ohh, what's the "terrible record" vs. european opposition, you mention????

[@nzfreeski]

@@Sunflower-dt6ev vs all opposition

[@Sunflower-dt6ev]

@@nzfreeski ohh, so fake news then. All good.

[@nzfreeski]

@@Sunflower-dt6ev you sound retarded

[@miguelangel3254]

10:50 Pragmatic? Basic ways? Set piece? Boring? How many tries did they score in Soldier Field?

[@sixpackpossible6206]

He has been saying ABs won't beat Ireland nor make it to the final last year😂

[@MA-ik7ys]

We need hard edge, INTELLIGENT, fit players. IQ IQ IQ

[@turangatohiariki3042]

What you saying No Brown boy's

[@MA-ik7ys]

@turangatohiariki3042 weve had high game iq people of all kinds. Dont care what race. Just need them to know their roles and play hard to the end. Achieve the task at hand.

[@salomiodendaal4473]

the hard edge is what we were missing last year in the final...

[@turangatohiariki3042]

@@MA-ik7ys So you saying they didn't know their role's or when he got his desision over turned

[@MA-ik7ys]

@@turangatohiariki3042 Im saying rugby is very very simple. We just need to stick to the basics and nail it with good fitness and never let up. I hate giant units that are never there and I hate guys fading at the end and making mistakes. We were the best when we were the fittest.

[@robmort67]

Perenara is not the future...good defensive player but his pass is way too slow Roigard needs to play we are very exposed at Lock i feel, Barrett is a shoe in but who else really stepped up.

[@ManaBlack208]

The ABs had rest days, pampered days during super rugby last year and we still lost. Australia don't have the talent to pick from their depth just isn't there no matter who coaches them its gonna be a huge challenge,it will take the full four years to the RWC 2027 to get aussie firing again,good luck Joe,ABs vs Wallabies RWC final 2027 😊

[@user-dv1nm6ty8d]

Mandatory rest for New Zealand and Australia players doesn’t make sense yes the rest of the world has it to but with SA and the Six Nations countries it makes sense because there season is 3 times as long and SA rugby season never ends that why they do it why do we do it

[@KekeHimona]

Personally am happy NZL aren’t playing intensely now in tourneys…there is the case that too many games so early after World Cup can bring out injuries…..pros and cons for both

[@Formakiwi]

Worth remembering that SA, France and England, the nations where rest protocols are least enforced, are awash in PED abuse among rugby players. It's not talked about much, but it's no joke over there. The UK Telegraph published an article in 2010 calling rugby "The Dirtiest Sport in Britain", so people know, they just aren't motivated to do anything.

[@MrOliverwoods]

Questions from the states. Is this a sport show or a political channel ? Is Marshall an anti-vaxxer ? I don’t get it. Thx

[@skaxman99]

The platform is an independent media talkback show from nz. Created as an antidote to the wokeness from the govt funded legacy msm. The hosts are not anti vax. They are anti cancel culture anti woke. Just bringing some old school common sense without the crazy madness from both sides…this is the highlights from their sport show in the afternoon. The political stuff is from the other 2 guys in the morning. Hope that helps!

[@chrisnel5505]

Akin to panicky this plethora of programming re NZ - Rassie ominously quiet by contrast..

[@seymorbutts1027]

Super Rugby has become a farce, playing crappy Aussie and Islander teams is weakening ABs, need to go back to play Saffas, especially over in SA

[@davidfife-nm7uy]

Obviously you’re not referring to the Brumbies? If so you need to do your research

[@philliproberts7294]

The rest of the world caught up bugger me we have won one more world cup than the basket case Aussies we are not as good as we think look at sth Africa 3 world cups 2 less world cup entered hopefully Razor can turn them into world beaters again but I'm not sure about his team Jason yes but the rest not so sure 😮

[@kelbatt7729]

SA won 3 RWC finals without scoring a try. I dont want ABs to play like them

[@prof_kaos9341]

The Aussies being a basket case is a recent thing, they well deserved their RWC wins.

[@nzfreeski]

@@kelbatt7729 bang on - and were aided in that last one by us playing with 14 men most the game - what a joke that whole debacle was.

[@jurgensdejager3096]

Don't then

[@Sunflower-dt6ev]

Lololplplpl lololhahsha lolol best analytical voice that got benched for RWC by Sky Sport lolololhahahehsjetuiop

[@5150show]

Joe is a has been

[@charlerscarter5859]

If anybody can probably get the Aussie going is Joey, be carefull.

[@dhirshg]

...and has a tiny talent pool to work with in Aus

[@5150show]

@@charlerscarter5859 Aussie rugby is too political for a kiwi to flourish in

[@prof_kaos9341]

​@@5150showtotally agree. Both Deans & Renee were doing ok with what they had but still got shafted. Then Jones all but destroyed what was left. Since the Eales era, all RA has done has lost the interest of the public & sponsors, Aussies don't like losers.

[@davidfife-nm7uy]

Really?? I’m sure there are a lot of coaches who would like to be a has been if that’s a mark you’ve set. Get back on your lounge and keep whinging. Maybe you take over

[@mauricemunoz242]

Nah mate I like Joe but he’s all wrong for us…!!!!

[@Trajan2401]

Everyone was lucky we had the worst coach in history now they dont stand a chance mark my words

[@user-rn9co7jc4t]

😂😂😂😂😂 That’s hilarious

[@prof_kaos9341]

I think Joe has made a big mistake. Aussies hate being told what to do by Kiwis. What happened to R.Deans and D.Renee is very likely to happen to him. After Deans I expected Renee to be shafted but the how & why still surprised me. The Jones fiasco has undone much of Renee's hard work, so Joe is walking into another train crash of RA's making & will eventually be their scapegoat.

[@fatbastard70]

Yes but... Joe has an entirely different attitude, humility being very high in his character. He's there if they want him. If they don't, and they prefer to continue their losing ways... he's the very best choice that Aussie has and they should be (and probably will be) very grateful for his input.

[@prof_kaos9341]

@@fatbastard70 i'd like to think your right. But this "quiet humility" was said of Renee & later given as a factor in his demise. It only takes a handful of RA board members slagging off the coach for the coach to lose the players which happened to Deans whos main crime was not beating McCaws ABs, a tall order.

[@Legitcomments_]

Marshall is the worse analyst and commentator, id rather listen to the Australian commentators and that speaks volumes

[@nepiahemopo1702]

You little beauty! Go you good thing!😂😂

[@skaxman99]

De groot Taylor Fletch Barrett Patrick Cane Blackadder Ardie Roigard Damo Jordie Reiko Reece Telea Jordan

[@fatbastard70]

'Best analyst of NZ rugby'?? Are you joking?

[@nzfreeski]

Marshy is spot on as always vs (who are you?)

[@vuyaniman9440]

He is better than JK, and Jeff Wilson.