Patrick Tuipulotu (Blues) and Wallace Sititi (Chiefs) pose for a photo with the trophy at the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Season Launch. Where we are at now is a bit of uncertainty but I know New Zealand Rugby is doing their best to collate everything together and make a decision pretty quick. “I just hope something happens quickly.”With less than two years until the 2027 World Cup in Australia, the next All Blacks coach faces a compressed window to embed their vision and bring the team together. As All Blacks, we’ve got to focus on our performances. Liam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for the New Zealand Herald.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 04, 2026 03:36 UTC