What would be interesting is how much power does NZF have with player recruitment. It is a JV setup with the Nix, and NZF pays the coaches salaries??
Did NZF insist it remain a young squad for the 2nd season, with a strong young NZ player development focus leading into the WWC?
But I guess there would have been a natural expectation of improvement this season. Players having a season's ALW under their belts this time, games at home & experienced quality names like Hassett, Rolston etc added to the mix.
Did NZF insist it remain a young squad for the 2nd season, with a strong young NZ player development focus leading into the WWC?
But I guess there would have been a natural expectation of improvement this season. Players having a season's ALW under their belts this time, games at home & experienced quality names like Hassett, Rolston etc added to the mix.