Sir Steve Hansen's verdict on selecting overseas All Blacks: 'A conundrum without an easy answer'

Hansen softens stance on overseas Kiwis

Steve Hansen is wary about opening the national selection door to New Zealanders playing abroad, yet the former All Blacks boss says the debate is no longer black and white. Hansen built his success with the Men in Black on a strong domestic system, but admits there may be room for flexibility when it comes to selecting overseas-based players. “It’s a really hard question because right now we’re not being successful. So, it would be easy to say:…

Sir Steve Hansen's verdict on selecting overseas All Blacks: 'A conundrum without an easy answer'

Sir Steven Hansen has staunchly opposed the idea of selecting overseas-based players for the All Blacks, but is warming up to exceptions.