Rugby Championship : Dave Rennie’s Arrival Promises Exciting Changes for All Blacks

Murray Mexted predicts significant changes in the All Blacks under new head coach Dave Rennie. Rennie, currently at Kobelco Kobe Steelers, takes over after Scott Robertson's departure. He aims to select players based on form, signaling a shift in player dynamics. Mexted emphasizes that with a new coach comes new faces, noting that some established players will remain while others will emerge. He believes Rennie's strength lies in identifying players’ best positions, a skill honed at the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand. Expect surprises in the lineup, with players possibly shifting roles dramatically, such as midfielders transitioning to full-backs. Mexted anticipates Rennie will leverage this flexibility to enhance team performance as the All Blacks prepare for clashes against France, Italy, and Ireland in July.