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Jamie Joseph speaks out after losing the All Blacks head coach position to Dave Rennie. This marks the second time he’s been passed over, following Scott Robertson’s appointment after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Joseph expresses disappointment but praises New Zealand Rugby’s thorough recruitment process. “It was a tight race,” he says, acknowledging the unfamiliarity of the current selection method. He compliments Rennie’s credentials and wishes him well, noting the importance of finding a quality attack coach following the departures of Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland. Joseph reveals he received private feedback from NZR on why he wasn’t chosen, which he finds valuable for his growth as a coach. Despite the setbacks, he leaves the door open for future opportunities, stating, “You never know what’s around the corner.” Rennie appreciates Joseph’s class, sharing that Joseph congratulated him immediately after the announcement.
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