Yes it's obviously a rest/rotation thing. Some younger olayers get a chance in their absence.
From what Mayne is saying NZF plan to give the Ferns a full schedule of games this year, so plenty of time to bring the older experienced players back into the squad later on.
You imagine the Ferns will be in the last pot in the draw for the 2027 WC, regardless of how they go in friendlies the next few years.
The risk for Mayne is that this young group, loses both games in Costa Rica, and even worse looks toothless in attack. That won't help his chances of getting the job permanently. Lets see what happens. I rate Sam Wilkinson as his assistant.
From what Mayne is saying NZF plan to give the Ferns a full schedule of games this year, so plenty of time to bring the older experienced players back into the squad later on.
You imagine the Ferns will be in the last pot in the draw for the 2027 WC, regardless of how they go in friendlies the next few years.
The risk for Mayne is that this young group, loses both games in Costa Rica, and even worse looks toothless in attack. That won't help his chances of getting the job permanently. Lets see what happens. I rate Sam Wilkinson as his assistant.