The next few months are shaping up to be tough for Ireland and New Zealand!

Among the countries that will be severely affected in the coming months, or even years, is New Zealand. After reaching the final and bidding for a fourth world title this year, the All Blacks will have to begin the rebuilding process. The retirement of veterans such as Sam Whitlock, Dan Coles and Brodie Retallick, all of whom have been international for over a decade, as well as the departure of senior executives to Japan, including Hing Aaron Smith, Richie Monga, Beauden Barrett, captain Sam Kahn and Shannon Frizzell will leave a void. In the New Zealand national team. These players will no longer be able to represent the Black Team for the duration of their contract in Japan, foreshadowing the difficult months ahead for All-Black selection.

Ireland was not spared either

The Irish suffered a huge loss with the retirement of legend Johnny Sexton after a tough quarter-final loss to New Zealand. As commander of XV du Trèfle for over 10 years, Sexton will leave a void within the established tactical organization. His potential successors, Ross Byrne and Jack Crawley, have supported him on several occasions, but it remains to be seen whether they will be able to provide as effective leadership as their predecessors. The task therefore promises to be difficult, especially since the Greens’ dressing room could also undergo changes following the announced departures of veterans Conor Murray (34 years old) and Peter O’Mahony (34 years old), both of whom are nearing the end of their careers. While Keith Earls (36 years old) has already officially retired. Therefore, a great challenge awaits these two countries, which are entering a new era.