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SR was premium for sure but not sure how exactly that connects to the flow of talent through the NZ structures from the ground up?

He said Nort.

Fainga can play 12 too . And would provide more punch then Jordie . That’s what the All Blacks need in the centres .

Frizell is covered , but if we could have sititi at 6 , ardie at 7 , frizell at 8. This is a great combination.

Leicester fits the role perfectly .

But with Aussie in decline and SA leaving that is no longer the case. So now the challenge is to reach you beyond local boundaries, and NZ has not been so good at that.

I think the overseas debate will be far more central to the future than you however. It will represent NZ's willingness to connect with the world outside the country - and not just Aussie!

They have found Vaai and added Tamaiti and Tosi to the tight five.

Behind thwere is hardly anything happenening bar Roigard's retunr from injury.. an upside-down situation for NZ rugby if ever I saw one!

Jason Ryan deserves a lot of credit. I'm sure he already receives a box of Pinot from Foster each Christmas for helping to turn his tenure around. Perhaps Razor should be sending him one too.

The improvement in attitude and set piece as the season has gone on has been pleasing; they look like a group who takes pride in their work.

The same can't be said about the backs. There's been a surprising reluctance to inject young talent, apart from at halfback.

Most good All Black's teams I remember have always regularly had young stars coming into the backs and causing problems for opponents. We never seemed to be short of them.

I'm trying to decide if Hansen is the week link in this coaching setup; his selection philosophy at least doesn't seem to convey the same sense of self-assurance as is coming out of Ryan's department.

A 71% Razor first year win rate gets a cautious pass. There's still a lot to do. The difference from 2020 is that there seems to be genuine optimism & excitement generated for 2025. The doom & gloom has lifted.

The eligibilty debate won't be settled next year, if at all. DMac showed (v IRE) that he's capable of stitching together a full 80 in the driving seat. Razor should give him back the keys imo. I'd also put Reiko back on the wing & freshen up the midfield. SRA form should reveal more.

Exciting times ahead.

I don’t know enough about provincial and grass roots rugby in nz to have any informed opinion but my guess, and it is a guess, says they probably do…???