NZ Rugby succession questions grow as Conrad Smith steps into key role

Mason Young2026-07-17T18:06:00.000Z

Nice to see a real rugby brain in the system, but tbh just shuffling deck chairs at this rate.

Riley Scott2026-07-17T18:14:00.000Z

would you suggest then? Or just here to whinge?

River Cole2026-07-17T18:12:00.000Z

More suits, same results. Backroom boys club strikes again.

Jack Morrison2026-07-17T18:20:00.000Z

Conrad Smith is class, but the real issue is those boardroom clowns who think they know footy. Ffs.

Jack Morrison2026-07-17T18:31:00.000Z

did you even read the article? He's got a proper plan.

Casey Adams2026-07-17T18:40:00.000Z

Should've appointed someone who actually coached at this level. Smith's a legend but this is weird.

Casey Adams2026-07-17T19:27:00.000Z

Mason Young2026-07-17T18:47:00.000Z

Yeah nah, he'll bring some fresh ideas. Can't do worse than Roberts or whoever was there before.

Mason Young2026-07-17T19:25:00.000Z

right. If he brings in some attacking structure, I'm all for it.

Riley Scott2026-07-17T19:08:00.000Z

Morning coffee and rugby politics. Typical NZ. Good luck Conrad.

River Cole2026-07-17T19:25:00.000Z

lol @ the optimists. NZR is a shambles, one guy isn't gonna fix it.

River Cole2026-07-17T19:53:00.000Z

stuffed, you just want someone to blame. Smith will sort the culture.

Jack Morrison2026-07-17T19:36:00.000Z

At least he's a proper rugby man. Better than those corporate muppets.

Riley Scott2026-07-17T20:05:00.000Z

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