Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson is a former New Zealand rugby union player and current sports commentator, known for his exceptional contributions to the All Blacks, where he played as a wing and fullback from 1993 to 2002. With a career that includes 60 test caps and several tries in international competitions, Wilson's playing style was characterized by speed and agility. After retiring from professional rugby, he transitioned into sports commentary, where he has shared his deep insights and analysis on rugby, particularly the dynamics of Southern Hemisphere competitions. Recently, Wilson commented on the impact of South Africa's absence from Super Rugby and its implications for the All Blacks, highlighting the challenges faced by New Zealand players in adapting to the international stage without regular exposure to the Springboks' physical style of play.
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Wilson expressed support for Jamie Joseph to be the next All Blacks coach.
Rassie Erasmus posts cryptic message on Tony Brown’s All Blacks speculation
New Zealand· 2026-01-18
Wilson feels Joseph is the perfect candidate for the All Blacks coach position.
Next All Blacks coach: Jeff Wilson backs Jamie Joseph to succeed Scott RobertsonNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Jeff Wilson was included in the All Blacks squad in 1996.
All Blacks’ 2026: Richie Mo’unga’s return could define Scott Robertson’s Springboks campaignNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Jeff Wilson is part of the back three considered the finest ever.
All Blacks: Richie McCaw’s men rated above current Springboks by British rugby writersNew Zealand· 2025-10-29
Jeff Wilson is a parent who helps out with coaching at Westlake Boys’ High School.
Westlake Boys’ High: Inside the culture driving the North Shore school’s sporting dominanceNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Jeff Wilson was aware of the situation and supported McTainsh during the commentary.
Media Insider: Sky TV rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh and his last-minute, madcap dash to Eden Park to call All Blacks-South Africa testNew Zealand· 2025-09-08
Jeff Wilson is the director who describes the series as a perfect moment for a nature sequence.
Gledajte novi serijal Dejvida Atenboroa
Montenegro· 2025-08-05
For director Jeff Wilson this moment provided the scene for 'the perfect natural history sequence'.
Attenborough gives 'family feels' in new show Parenthood
United Kingdom· 2025-08-03Wilson, who has worked with the broadcaster for years, said he had 'never heard Sir David deliver a sequence as good as that.'
Mother-eating spiders ‘will chill parents to the bone’ in new David Attenborough series | David AttenboroughUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-28Jeff Wilson, a longtime teacher in suburban Houston, was also killed in the Kerrville flood.
Among the Texas flood victims: campers, staff, grandparents and teachers | Texas floods 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Jeff Wilson died while camping near the river with his wife and son.
Conheça as histórias dos mortos e desaparecidos nas enchentes no Texas
Brazil· 2025-07-07
Jeff Wilson holds the record for the most points scored in a First XV match.
First XV rugby: Rosmini’s Morley scores 30 points in victory over MasseyNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
The newspaper also identified teacher Jeff Wilson among the victims, with his wife, Amber, and son Shiloh unaccounted for.
Texas floods: death toll rises as rescue operation turns into grim exercise of recovering bodies | Texas floods 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-06
Jeff Wilson said few criminals have been vilified as much as they were.
Ian Foster’s book reveals All Blacks coaching challengesNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Jeff Wilson expressed the importance of maintaining the values of rugby while engaging in banter and promotion.
Growing calls for New Zealand rugby to embrace characters and personalities to drive more interestNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
Jeff Wilson is a Sky presenter and former All Black who Ian Foster spoke to after the match.
All Blacks: Ian Foster on keeping his job as coach – ‘Leading Under Pressure’ book extractNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
Jeff Wilson, a former All Black, will feature in the curtain-raiser match.
Classics return: Former All Blacks to feature in Eden Park curtain-raiser against Pasifika legendsNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Jeff Wilson expressed concerns about the potential fallout from the market crash.
Десет дни, които разтърсиха финансовите пазари
Bulgaria· 2025-04-13
Jeff Wilson expressed concerns about the potential fallout from the market crash.
Десет дни, които разтърсиха финансовите пазариBulgaria· 2025-04-13Jeff Wilson is a former All Black turned Sky Sport commentator who reflected on the challenges faced by Kiwi sides against South Africa.
Super Rugby Pacific: Five years on, was South African divorce really worth it?New Zealand· 2025-04-02
