Wednesday 15 October 2025: Former All Black Craig Innes on revamping the New Zealand secondary school's rugby pathways

On Sports Fix with Elliot Smith for 15th October 2025, the New Zealand secondary schools rugby pathway has come under criticism following two large defeats to the Australian under-18's. Former All Black and current rugby player agent Craig Innes spoke to the Herald suggesting the current pathways need revamping. Elliot spoke with Craig to hear his thoughts. Elliot shares his thoughts on the on the secondary school's rugby pathways in New Zealand. And Elliot and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss Dylan Pledger's omission from the All Blacks XV squad and conservative squad selections, interest levels in the international rugby league that kicks off this weekend and the continuing netball saga. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.