'Tough Decisions' | Kiwi Coach Stacey Jones breaks down team selection

Martin Devlin sits down with Stacey Jones, the head coach of New Zealand's rugby league team, to discuss the upcoming season. They delve into the lessons from last year's defeats, the tough decisions around player selections, and the excitement surrounding debutante Xavier Willison. Stacey shares his views on maintaining the balance between strategy and results, the emotional intensity of international matches, and the challenges of managing a team with diverse allegiances. 00:36 Team Selection and Tough Decisions 01:05 Challenges and Allegiances 02:38 The Significance of the Kiwi Jersey 03:58 Coaching Philosophy and Team Strategy 05:30 Handling Emotions and Physicality in Rugby 07:12 Veteran Players and Future Prospects 08:31 Coaching Growth and Preparation 11:24 Warriors' Path to Success Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices