The All Blacks coach is intensely scrutinised in New Zealand, where rugby is the national game and world dominance isn’t merely hoped for but expected.

Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.

Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.

March 4 : Dave Rennie was named as replacement for Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks on Wednesday and charged with taking New Zealand to a fourth World Cup triumph in Australia next year. The 62-year-old former Wallabies coach beat out Jamie Joseph for one of the biggest jobs in world rugby after an

Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks coach which means Jamie Joseph will be remaining with the Highlanders.

Just three years ago he suffered the same fate as Scott Robertson - sacked as a head coach.

The All Blacks have appointed Dave Rennie as head coach until the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rennie’s appointment ends a seven-week search for Scott Robertson’s successor.

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Dave Rennie's Cook Islands heritage comes via his mother, who hails from Titikaveka on Rarotonga.