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new zealand rugby (NZR) means new all blacks The coach will have “international head coaching experience” after confirming a search has begun for Scott Robertson’s successor.
Unions part ways with Robertson He has only been in the role for two years after a tough end-of-year review in early January amid reports of falling outs with senior players.
While the All Blacks won’t play again until July 4 against France in the new Nations Championship in Christchurch, there is a tight schedule to book the start of the new Nations Championship. super rugby The Pacific season is just weeks away and the 2027 Rugby World Cup is just around the corner.
A five-person panel will make the appointments, including former hooker Kevin Melram and another unconfirmed recently retired All Blacks player, with applications from New Zealand coaches with international head coaching experience invited.
That criterion would appear to rule out club coaches like Rob Penney, who led the Crusaders to Super Rugby success last season, but Keep all the major contenders for the role in the frame.
Number one is considered Jamie JosephHe ended his long coaching career with Japan after the 2023 World Cup and took charge of the All Blacks XV in November; Dave Rennie coached Australia from 2020 to January 2023.
Experienced Vern Cotter also has spells in Scotland and Fiji on his CV.
“The appointment of the All Blacks head coach is extremely important,” NZR interim chief executive Steve Lancaster said. “We have begun the process and are giving it the focus and urgency it deserves to set the team up for success. We will provide further updates as soon as possible.”
It’s been a busy year for New Zealand, with national championships and ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ series against South Africa Creating a busy schedule of 17 matches and 13 Tests.