New Zealand Rugby expects to know which coaches are in the running for the job before the end of the month, with interviews to be conducted in early December with the hope of announcing a new coach this side of Christmas.
Warren Gatland in the mix for All Blacks job on one condition
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Warren Gatland in the mix for All Blacks job on one condition
New Zealand Rugby bosses have announced that a selection panel, which includes former World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry, has been tasked with appointing the successor to Steven Hansen as the All Blacks coach.
The board has ruled out a foreign coach for the All Blacks, revealing Wednesday they have asked 26 New Zealanders to apply including Jamie Joseph, who recently guided Japan to a historic first World Cup quarter-final.
Chairman Brent Impey said it was "a luxury" to have such coaching depth to call on after Steve Hansen stepped down at the end of the Rugby World Cup last weekend and also the selection panel expected applicants to have their coaching support team ready when interviewed.
According to a report by AFP, Warren Gatland is in the running for the job but it is understood he has been told he could not coach the All Blacks and keep his contract as the British and Irish Lions coach for the 2021 tour to South Africa.
While Gatland still seems to be in the running, Impey confirmed that Joe Schmidt has made his position clear and will not be in the running for the role.
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