The All Blacks' coaching future is up for grabs as Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph offer contrasting views on Scott Robertson's assistants. With the announcement of the new head coach imminent, New Zealand Rugby is in the final stages of the selection process. After a thorough search, two leading candidates have emerged: Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph. The interim chief executive and former All Black, Dane Coles, have met with both candidates to assess their daily operations. Now, the in-person interviews are the last hurdle before the preferred candidate is presented to the New Zealand Rugby board for the final decision. The question remains: who will be the next All Blacks head coach? According to 1News NZ, Joseph is more open to keeping Robertson's coaching team, including Jason Ryan, Tamati Ellison, and Scott Hansen, than Rennie. This could be a deciding factor in the selection process. However, it's not clear if Rennie's reluctance to work with the trio will hurt his chances or if it will benefit Joseph. The Highlanders want Joseph to stay with the Super Rugby Pacific club, while New Zealand Rugby may insist on his departure, as well as Rennie's from the Kobe Steelers. The former Wallabies boss is in the final year of his contract at the Japanese club, which could step up with experienced coaches like Wayne Smith and Dan McFarland if Rennie is chosen. The future of the All Blacks coaching staff is up in the air, and the selection process is sure to spark debate among fans and experts alike. Who do you think should be the next All Blacks head coach? Will Rennie's approach to coaching staff be a deciding factor? Or will Joseph's openness to keeping Robertson's team give him the edge? The decision is in the hands of the New Zealand Rugby board, and the future of the All Blacks coaching staff hangs in the balance.
