Rennie, Joseph lead running to become next All Blacks coach

A five-person panel featuring New Zealand Rugby board chair and 1987 World Cup winner David Kirk and World Cup winning hookers Keven Mealamu and Dane Coles is combing through the candidates, with the focus on a coach with international experience. With the 2027 World Cup looming, AFP Sport looks at some of the top candidates. Dave Rennie The 62-year-old made his name coaching New Zealand provincial side Manawatu from 2006 until 2011, before leading the Waikato Chiefs to Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013, his first two years in charge.