International New Zealand Kiwis

[Makasene]

Agree 100%. Madge delivered a culture, Bennett would build a legacy.

This is specifically the reason I think they would have gone against Bennett.

He is more interested in his own legacy and the moment things turn to shit he is off.

 

[WahsaurusRex]

To paraphrase Ian Malcolm: from Lost World: Jurassic Park: Not selecting Bennett is the worst idea in the long, sad history of bad ideas by the NZRL.

I approve of the perfect use of this reference, very much so

 

[sup42]

Bluey had a poor record in the NRL, so did Kearney. Both had plenty of international success so no reason why Stacey can't emulate that.
Wayne Bennett is the GOAT NRL coach but is in his 70's, a Kiwis job would unlikely be his top priority and he's actually lost his last 5 Tests. View attachment 5243

Bennett coached England via remote control.

He was heavily reliant on his UK staff to act as his eyes on the ground.

That would have not been as much of an issue if any at all in NRL circumstance.

I would have enjoyed Wayne's sour, dour, hour with the press.

Just gonna say it, we fucked up, again....sigh....but Stacey deserves his shot so yeah all in, long be his Reign, first of his name, lord of the seven Kingdoms....here is a teaser for you all.....what if Stacey can resurrect the dead Kiwis career of Johnson Snow?

Would that tip the balance?

Hell yeah.

 

[j_p]

Anyone able to post this article. TIA.

Worth the risk? Who Stacey Jones beat out to win Kiwis job

There are many reasons why it's a good idea. It’s also a bit of a gamble.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[Riz]

Interesting comments on the One Take podcast regarding rumors of players not currently in the Kiwis side, wanting to commit to NZ if Stacy Jones got the job. Any thoughts on who they might have been talking about?

 

[sup42]

Interesting comments on the One Take podcast regarding rumors of players not currently in the Kiwis side, wanting to commit to NZ if Stacy Jones got the job. Any thoughts on who they might have been talking about?

Shaun Johnson and Harris.

 

[Defence]

Afb, rts and ponga

 

[Noitall]

Afb, rts and ponga

I reckon RTS will play for Samoa

 

[jonesy101]

Interesting comments on the One Take podcast regarding rumors of players not currently in the Kiwis side, wanting to commit to NZ if Stacy Jones got the job. Any thoughts on who they might have been talking about?

The Ki is the Stacey

 

[WA Warrior]

I reckon RTS will play for Samoa

My first thought was AFB but think he is rock solid with Tonga.
Respectfully Tohu and SJ might have had their time in the black jumper just in term of age and injuries with regards to Tohu.
Will be interesting to see RTS decision for sure.

 

[Inruin]

Do we need anyone holding the team to ransom over which coach gets the job after thrashing the Aussies with the team we have? And if that's the case then the NZRL are even bigger muppets than I thought

 

[CWC]

Great for the Warriors recruitment and probably an instant decline for the Kiwis lol

 

[Shogun]

With J MAN going to the which will remain nameless this MEL v SYD game could be Reimis Kiwi audition facing off with him.

Kiwi centre prospects
Reimis, Roger, Bailey, Sebastian...

 

[Rizzah]

With J MAN going to the which will remain nameless this MEL v SYD game could be Reimis Kiwi audition facing off with him.

Kiwi centre prospects
Reimis, Roger, Bailey, Sebastian...

Berry?

 

[Shogun]

Berry?

Timoko may return to right centre where he's spent the whole time playing for CANB, So maybe looking for a left centre.

 

[Rizzah]

Timoko may return to right centre where he's spent the whole time playing for CAN, So maybe looking for a left centre.

Surely Roger then if he's still keen on the Kiwis.

 

[Noitall]

Surely Roger then if he's still keen on the Kiwis.

Make a wager he plays for Samoa?

 

[Rizzah]

Make a wager he plays for Samoa?

Yeah I think he might.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Yeah I think he might.

I think he definitely will. And with Joey Manu off to Japan. I think Berry & Timoko have the center spots sewn up.

 

[tyrael]

I still don't think Berry is world class yet but we have little option unless we think R. Smith is any better. Can Rapana play center?