All Blacks depth reaching bursting point
The All Blacks have plenty of options to pick from but few certain starters amongst their squad.
Gregor is New Zealand's best-read rugby commentator and analyst having been the voice of the Herald's rugby coverage since 2004. He's also written seven books about rugby and edited NZ Rugby World since 2007.
The All Blacks have plenty of options to pick from but few certain starters amongst their squad.
Japan can't suddenly be expected to regularly compete with the superpowers of world rugby.
It may be a left-field move, but Jordie Barrett has all the skills needed for a shift back to the midfield.
A massive change in the All Blacks culture is helping to bring the best out of players.
The All Blacks are yet to find a midfielder that possesses the same subtleties to their game as Ma'a Nonu.
The All Blacks have selected a set of forwards that can bring some much-needed aggression to the pack.
After a limited year in 2020, the All Blacks finally have a full calendar ahead of them to rebuild.
The extended 2021 season will finally allow for a proper head-to-head for the All Blacks No 10 jersey.
The British and Irish Lions of 2017 set the standards for the years to come. Will the same be the case in 2021?
Aaron Smith has taken his game to new heights in 2021 and is back in the conversation for world's best.
By focusing on the Olympics, Caleb Clarke is putting his spot in the All Blacks pecking order at risk.
A weak Super Rugby competition will continue to harm performances on the international stage.
Kieran Read, perhaps the greatest No 8 of the modern era, has finally hung up his boots.
Employees wouldn't normally have a say in how a business is run, but professional sport is a different beast.
A mid-season off-shore signing has hampered the final weeks of many a player's New Zealand career.
Scott Robertson has led the Crusaders to a fifth title but has that enhanced his All Blacks chances?
The Crusaders have built a dynasty on nurturing young talent, not buying superstars.
Are the All Blacks going to do the impossible and play less but make more money?
Fluid movement of players and coaches means intellectual property is always going to be tough to lock down.
Things appear to be unravelling at the Blues and this time, there are no ready made excuses.