Sky Sport's The Breakdown explain the possible outcomes from the Silver Lake deal. Kirwan, who has been an outspoken supporter of the Silver Lake deal, says the mediation shows that NZR's relationship with the players association is "broken" and places part of the blame on Nichol. While Kirwan didn't explicitly call for Nichol's head, he suggested it could be time for a leadership change at NZRPA. Silver Lake has had years of experience in managing large investments and enhancing the value in many areas, including pro sports. "I personally believe that the players' deal is antiquated," he said in response to Muliaina's comments.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 06, 2021 03:33 UTC