In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke is joined by rugby legends Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones to dissect the seismic shakeup in New Zealand rugby — the sacking of Scott Robertson as All Blacks head coach. With the sport at a pivotal crossroads, they unpack the behind-the-scenes power plays, the influence of player ego, and what this means for the future of rugby globally. Expect a candid debate on coaching timelines, player trust, the impact of private equity, and how rugby's evolving tactics are shaping the international landscape.
● New Zealand Rugby's coaching crisis: what's really going on behind the scenes?
● Player power and its role in top-level decision making
● The strategic shift in global rugby: North vs South battle
● Rising influence of private equity in sport
● How European rugby is innovating and what that means for Super Rugby
● The challenge of expanding rugby into North America in the age of fierce commercial interests
PLUS: insights into elite coaching, the changing tactics across hemispheres, and the growing commercial and geopolitical influences shaping the future of rugby.
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