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Julian Savea Named Head Coach of North Harbour’s Mahurangi

8/1/2026

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Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea (35) accepted the head-coach role at North Harbour premier club Mahurangi.
Savea will begin coaching after Wellington’s NPC campaign in October, which effectively rules out a Super Rugby return in 2027.
Injuries limited Savea to six minutes of play for Moana Pasifika this year, prompting his move into coaching after the franchise’s liquidation.

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Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea (35) accepted the head-coach role at North Harbour premier club Mahurangi.
Savea will begin coaching after Wellington’s NPC campaign in October, which effectively rules out a Super Rugby return in 2027.
Injuries limited Savea to six minutes of play for Moana Pasifika this year, prompting his move into coaching after the franchise’s liquidation.