Episode Description
This episode sees Nigel diving into a bulging-at-the-seams mailbag for the first time in 2026, attacking a myriad of questions, thoughts & observations in three parts:
PART 1
Murray (0:37) asking about the next generation of Blackcaps
Carlin (4:01) on players potentially in the All Blacks mix & non NZ coaching options for the All Blacks
Brendon (7:57) asks can the Blackcaps win the T20 World Cup?
Will (9:10) talking about Japanese Rugby, Cricket, NFL & Super Rugby Pacific
David D (13:14) asks who is best qualified for the ABs coaching job & should Manchester United permanently sign Michael Carrick as manager?
Alex (16:56) requests some Six Nations predictions
Melanie (18:05) with some thoughts & observations about tennis
And staying with tennis, Jack (20:37) wants to know what has been Nigel’s favourite game at the Australian Open thus far
PART 2
Damien (22:55) asks if the Wellington Phoenix can win the women’s A-League?
Dean (26:37) provides his take on the Scott Robertson saga
David L (36:35) asks about the EPL, NFL Draft & Quentin Tarantino movies
PART 3
Craig (41:35) talking Super Smash & Big Bash League, Sir Wayne Smith leaving NZ Rugby & proposed NRL rule changes
And we finish with an OBC Six Pack from Matt (49:55) with comments on test rugby in Baltimore & the NFL, before questions on Razor’s departure, the All Blacks, Winter Olympics and Christmas presents 🎁
Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden
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