Summary
Dave Rennie was named the new head coach of New Zealand’s rugby team, known as the All Blacks. He is the first coach of Pasifika heritage to lead the team. Rennie will lead the team in preparing for the Rugby World Cup next year.
Key Facts
- Dave Rennie has been appointed as the head coach of the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks.
- Rennie is the first person of Pasifika heritage to hold this position.
- He replaces Scott Robinson, who was dismissed due to poor team performance.
- Rennie's mother has Cook Islands heritage, part of the Pacific Islands region called Pasifika.
- He will first complete his current role with Japan’s Kobe Steelers before preparing the All Blacks for matches in July.
- Rennie aims to lead New Zealand to a fourth Rugby World Cup victory.
- Prior to this role, Rennie coached Australia’s rugby team but had a low win record.
- He plans to focus on team culture and has ideas for changes in team strategy.
