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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...

Bubble wrap…don’t leave the house without it. Photo: iStock THAT’S PACK Since I work and travel around Southeast Asia, often staying in budget hotels, I’ve packed bubble wrap. It has many uses, such as ensuring a precious piece of porcelain goes home intact but is also great for sliding under doors to block out light or noise. Crimped, it can serve as an additional neck rest. Tina Faulk, Gladesville, NSW OPEN AND CLOSE CASES Given the increasing number of lost bags, a tip I read a few years ago might help. The last thing you should put in your bag, in order to be above all else, is a piece of A4 paper with your name, destination address and contact details, both phone and email. That way, if your bag gets lost, when the airline folks open the bag they have all the information they need. It’s a simple thing and can save you a lot of anxiety (although, thankfully, I haven’t needed it, so far). Ron Wessel, Mount St Thomas, NSW DRY IDEA ...