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Dave Rennie Becomes First Pasifika Coach of All Blacks

3/4/2026

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Dave Rennie has been appointed head coach for the All Blacks, replacing Scott Robertson, dismissed in January.
Rennie is of Cook Islands descent and the first Pasifika heritage coach for the All Blacks.
He led the Chiefs to Super Rugby titles and the New Zealand Under-20 team to three consecutive championships.
He currently coaches the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in Japan.
His tests are against France, Italy, and Ireland in July.

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Dave Rennie has been appointed head coach for the All Blacks, replacing Scott Robertson, dismissed in January.
Rennie is of Cook Islands descent and the first Pasifika heritage coach for the All Blacks.
He led the Chiefs to Super Rugby titles and the New Zealand Under-20 team to three consecutive championships.
He currently coaches the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in Japan.
His tests are against France, Italy, and Ireland in July.