Schalk Burger, a Springboks legend, has made a bold prediction about the future of the All Blacks under new head coach Dave Rennie. While Burger acknowledges that Rennie has a challenging task ahead of him, he believes that the coach's old-school, hard-taskmaster approach could be just what the team needs to turn things around. However, Burger also warns that the New Zealand public won't be very patient with Rennie, especially given the team's recent struggles and the high expectations that come with being the All Blacks.
Burger points out that Rennie has a lot of work to do in just one international season, and he highlights three key areas of concern in terms of selection. He also notes that the appointment of an attack coach will be crucial to the team's success, as the All Blacks have struggled with this position in the past. Burger believes that Rennie's ability to make quick changes and bring a fresh approach could be just what the team needs to shake up the core of the squad.
However, Burger also acknowledges that Rennie's time is limited, and he has to make the most of it. He questions whether the team should try to bring back players from Japan and who should be the captain. Burger also points out that the locking partnership, loose forwards, and the 10-12 positions are areas where the team needs improvement.
In my opinion, Burger's prediction is an interesting one, and it highlights the challenges that Rennie faces as the new head coach of the All Blacks. While his approach could be just what the team needs to turn things around, the pressure and high expectations that come with being the All Blacks could also be a significant challenge. It will be fascinating to see how Rennie navigates these challenges and whether he can deliver the results that the team and the public are expecting.
