Former All Blacks legend Justin Marshall has been vocal about his concerns with the current state of New Zealand's rugby team under the new head coach, Scott Robertson. Despite a 2-0 series win against England, Marshall believes the All Blacks' attack is far from its best. He criticized the team for their inability to break through England's blitz defense, a tactic that has plagued them since the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Marshall described their tactics as "negative," pointing out the team's reliance on box-kicking from halfway as a major issue.
Marshall’s main gripe is the All Blacks' ongoing struggle against rush defenses, a problem not unique to England but also posed by teams like South Africa, France, and Ireland. "For goodness sake, we knew it was coming," Marshall exclaimed, emphasizing the need for better preparation and innovative strategies to counteract such defenses. He insists that the team should evolve and stop making excuses, as this has been a persistent issue for years.
Scott Robertson, affectionately known as "Razor," is highly regarded for his success with the Crusaders, and his appointment as the All Blacks head coach was met with high expectations. However, Marshall has not been entirely impressed with the initial results.
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