Steve Hansen to make decision on All Blacks future

Steve Hansen says he will make a decision on his coaching future before the Rugby Championship kicks off next month.

The All Blacks coach's contract expires at the end of 2017 but New Zealand Rugby have not hidden the fact they want to retain him until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Speaking with the BBC, Hansen said: "I'm sure if we can sit down, something positive will come."

The All Blacks will play 11 tests this year but Hansen already has one eye on next year's Lions tour.