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Jason Ryan was enjoying a cold beer in Fiji when All Blacks coach Ian Foster called and asked if he wanted to jump into the rugby furnace. A few days after Foster asked him to put steel into the All Blacks pack after John Plumtree was sacked, Ryan stepped down as front coach of the Crusaders and the Fiji national team. Ryan, who has been in Fiji for the Pacific Nations Cup, said he must seize a golden opportunity to help the All Blacks turn their fortunes around after a 2-1 draw to Ireland. Ella Bates-Hermans/Stuff Jason Ryan joined the All Blacks coaching staff after John Plumtree was sacked. But he also had to break the news to his good friend and Crusader boss Scott Robertson, the man who had helped tie the rocket to Ryan’s coaching career. Yes, Ryan said, it was a difficult conversation at first, but he received Robertson’s blessing: “I am a loyal person. I really care,” Ryan said. “He’s done a lot for me. But… he’s really bee...

The All Blacks XV team is ready to face South Africa A in Montpellier in November, Things understand, as part of Rugby New Zealand’s efforts to stay connected with its biggest rugby rivals. The New Zealand Under-19s will also tour South Africa for three or four games in October, further acknowledging that the lack of exposure to South African rugby is a potential weakness for New Zealand rugby following the collapse of Super Rugby. Although the fixtures are yet to be confirmed, it is understood that Blues coach Leon MacDonald will take charge of the All Blacks second line, meaning he could also coach against Scott Robertson when the All Blacks XV face the Barbarians at Tottenham Stadium, London, on 13 November. The All Blacks XV squad will consist of players on the fringes of the All Blacks selection, or potentially form the All Blacks back from injury, and will be an important pathway for players as New Zealand digests the fact that they have fallen behind in several...

Rugby league rugby player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to earn his first All Blacks cap after being named in the reserves. David Havili, Will Jordan, Sam Whitelock and Nepo Laulala, who did not play in the second test, entered the run-on team. There were no specialist locks on the bench with Scott Barrett, who returned to the left flank to allow Whitelock to start, providing cover. Dane Coles and Akira Ioane were added to the bench after being ignored for the first two tests. Coach Ian Foster reacted to the All Blacks’ first loss to Ireland in New Zealand by bringing in some new faces and making six position changes to his side for the tie in Wellington on Saturday night. Four newcomers have been added to the team that will start at Sky Stadium, with David Havili one of the most notable additions in fifth-eighth. He replaced Quinn Tupaea. Christophe Ena/AP David Havili has been named to start in fifth-eighth for the All Blacks against Ireland in Wellington on Saturday night...

Scott Barrett has switched to locks after a concussion ruled Sam Whitelock out of the second test against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday night. All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who revealed his team on Thursday, has been forced to toy with his attacking squad as 133 testing veteran Whitelock has kept him out of action due to symptoms of a pending concussion. Patrick Smith/Getty Images Dalton Papalii, pictured in action against the United States last year, has been named to start on the flanks for the All Blacks against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday night. Another key, Tupou Vaa’i, was also not considered for selection after contracting Covid-19. The absences of Whitelock and Vaa’i have resulted in Patrick Tuipulotu and Josh Dickson joining the squad earlier this week. Tuipulotu, who was originally ineligible for the Irish series due to missing Super Rugby Pacific to play in Japan, has been added to the bench. The NZ Rugby Board approved a dispensation to allow ...