Dave Rennie hired as the All Blacks' new head coach

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All Blacks head coach Wednesday on a contract through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, succeeding Scott Robertson, who was abruptly fired in January. New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk said the 62-year-old New Zealander “is a world-class coach" with a strong track record.

By STEVE McMORRAN