4 Mar 2026

New All Blacks Coach announced - so what do experts think?

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 4 March 2026
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie Photo: PHOTOSPORT

David Rennie has been named the new All Blacks coach, beating out Jamie Joseph for what many call the most pressured job in world rugby.

The former Chiefs and Wallabies coach will lead the national team through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia

Rennie also becomes the first All Blacks coach with Pasifika heritage. For reaction veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford chats to Jesse.