Dave Rennie is the new coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby have confirmed.
Rennie has beaten out Jamie Joseph for the right to succeed Scott Robertson, who was sacked in January following a review of the All Blacks’ 2025 Test season.
The former Wallabies boss, who was dumped by Rugby Australia at the start of 2023, has signed a deal through to the end of Rugby World Cup 2027.
Currently coaching Kobe in Japan, Rennie will return home at the conclusion of the League One season to prepare the All Blacks for their Nations Championship Tests against France, Ireland and Italy.
“Coaching the All Blacks is an incredible honour,” Rennie said via media release.
“I’m extremely proud to have been entrusted with this role and understand the expectations that come with it.
“I’m really clear on the way I want the All Blacks to play and I look forward to working with the players, management team, and the rugby community. We have a lot of talent here and we will be working extremely hard to make the country proud.”
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