The majority of Kiwi Super Rugby players aren't happy with the makeup of the new All Blacks coaching group, according to a sensational new poll.
A 40-question survey conducted by Country Sport Breakfast producer Sam Casey has offered an insight into the real opinions New Zealand's Super Rugby players –and the results of the first question could ruffle some feathers at New Zealand Rugby.
Casey says he conducted the poll with "over 100 players" that ranged from senior All Blacks to Super Rugby newcomers, asking them 40 questions about the state of NZ rugby.
The anonymous polling was done during the period of March-June this year, and included at least 15 players from every Kiwi Super Rugby franchise.
The first question asked was: "Did the NZRU get it right with their All Black coaching group?"
The results revealed that, of the players polled, the majority weren't happy with who NZ Rugby picked in the current All Blacks coaching setup.
All Blacks new coaching group (right to left): Scott McLeod, John Plumtree, Ian Foster, Greg Feek, Grant Fox. Photo / Photosport
Almost half (46 per cent) said they believed NZ Rugby didn't get the decision right, while 26 per cent said they were "happy with Ian Foster but not the assistant coaches".
Only 28 per cent of the players polled agreed with NZ Rugby's decision.
The bombshell results mirror the opinions of some fans who believed Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who led his team to three-straight Super Rugby titles, deserved to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks head coach instead of Foster.
Lashes teased us with the release of the results from one of the 40 questions from his Super Rugby Anonymous Players Poll he conducted with over 100 Super Rugby players recently. Do you agree?
Damian McKenzie: 30 per cent Beauden Barrett: 24 per cent Richie Mo'unga: 10 per cent 17 others: 46 per cent
Who will be the next breakout star and make the All Blacks?
Cullen Grace: 17 per cent Hoskins Sotutu: 14 per cent Mark Telea: 12 per cent 27 others: 53 per cent
Who is the best professional coach you've had?
Tony Brown: 17 per cent Scott Robertson: 16 per cent Dave Rennie: 9 per cent Warren Gatland: 9 per cent Jason Holland: 9 per cent 16 others: 40 per cent
