Sir Graham Henry<\/a> to be a selector.<\/p>\nLancaster added: \u201cOne of Don\u2019s roles is to lead the appointments of our national team coaches. As part of that we have agreed with Dave we will discuss the process for the All Blacks head coach role no later than the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby Championship.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor now, Dave and his coaching team are absolutely focused on what\u2019s in front of them and we look forward to challenging ourselves against Tony and the Springboks in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n
‘Nothing is predetermined’<\/p>\n
When asked in a press conference this morning about how the coaching dynamic may play out on Brown’s arrival, Lancaster said: \u201cThe portfolio that Tony will hold will be a question for the head coach at the time. Nothing is pre-determined in terms of what role or what portfolio Tony will have. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe see his addition to the team as exactly that. It\u2019s an addition to the team. With the current group we have two outstanding forward coaches in Neil Barnes and Jason Ryan and we\u2019ve been able to give them both portfolios to set the team up for success. Tony will add to the group as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
The appointment will add a new edge to the All Blacks’ tour of South Africa which starts in August.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued by South Africa Rugby, Brown said: \u201cMy contract with New Zealand Rugby only begins in 2028, so there is still a long road ahead before that comes into play,.<\/p>\n
“Right now, I am fully committed to the Springboks. What we are building and trying to achieve as a team over the next two years is my only focus.\u201d <\/p>\n
Rennie officially replaced the sacked Scott Robertson in March this year. He has signed until the end of the 2027 World Cup.<\/p>\n
Rennie yesterday celebrated the success of his Japanese club Kobe Steelers in winning the Japan League 1 championship. The Steelers beat Kubota Spears 22-13.<\/p>\n
Rennie will name his first All Blacks squad for July’s Nations Championship on Monday, June 22.<\/p>\n
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