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Improved physical presence will need to be displayed by the All Blacks in 2022 against teams who had lifted their game and would lift again when playing New Zealand.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The All Blacks have strengthened their coaching lineup ahead of mid-year tests against Ireland and after the shock of back-to-back losses to Ireland and France at the end of last season.
Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will join the All Blacks as a selector.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Rugby has appointed former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt to the All Blacks management team as a selector and technical analyst. The 56-year-old Schmidt, who is New Zealand born, will replace former All Blacks flyhalf Grant Fox, who has been a selector since 2011.
The man who coached Ireland to their first ever win over the All Blacks is now on their staff