Ex-Wallabies Coach Scott Rennie Named All Blacks Head Coach
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- •New Zealand Rugby announced Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks head coach on 2026-03-04.
- •Rennie’s contract is set to run through the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- •He previously coached the Australia Wallabies from 2019 to 2022.
- •Rennie is the first person of Pasifika heritage to be appointed All Blacks head coach.
- •Scott Robertson is stepping down from the All Blacks role, with Rennie named as his successor.
- •Rennie has described the preparation period before 2027 as a "sprint" rather than a long rebuild.
- •Reports from 2026-03-05 say Rennie wants to bring a more global outlook to All Blacks tactics.
- •South African outlets describe Rennie’s broader international coaching experience as a factor that could make the All Blacks more unpredictable.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Dave Rennie quickly settles on a clear game plan for the All Blacks in 2026 New Zealand could enter the 2027 Rugby World Cup as firm favourites, putting pressure on rivals like South Africa, France and Ireland.
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WESTLe Monde - InternationalRugby : Dave Rennie nommé sélectionneur des All Blacks avec la Coupe du monde 2027 en ligne de mireWESTABC News (AU) - Just InEx-Wallabies coach to lead All Blacks through to 2027 World CupCNChannel News AsiaRennie appointed Robertson's successor as All Blacks coachCNChannel News Asia