Wayne Smith appointed as New Zealand coach
Wayne Smith is the new “mentor” of the All Blacks and the Black Ferns. Andrew Coringa / www.photosport.nz
The former New Zealand player-turned-coach will play a coaching role with the All Blacks and Black Ferns.
New Zealand rugby coach Wayne Smith was appointed on Friday.GuideOf All Blacks and Black Ferns, a job he intends to doShake the principles” And “Off the beaten path“.
At the age of 66, the former international who was the coach of the New Zealand women’s national team when they won the World Cup in 2022, will have to “Mentoring and supporting the relevant coaches and improving the quality of training for both teamsNew Zealand Rugby Union said in a statement.
“breaking the rules”
The former All Blacks coach (2000-2001) has already started working with the Black Ferns again but will not resume with the men’s team before the 2023 World Cup (8 September – 28 October) in France.
From 2024, Scott Robertson will become the new All Blacks manager, succeeding Ian Foster.
“I am deeply attached to and love all the teams that wear the black jersey, especially the Black Ferns and the All Blacks.Said Wayne Smith who pledgedChallenge the rules and encourage coaches and players to think outside the box“.
“I also have a very good relationship with the head coaches (of these two teams) and many of the players, so it seems to me that this role within both teams is quite natural.“.
After 17 caps for the All Blacks as a player, Wayne Smith moved into coaching and led the Canterbury Crusaders to Super Rugby titles in 1998 and 1999.
Coach of the All Blacks in 2000 and 2001 Smith then coached Northampton in England and was twice assistant coach of the All Blacks. In 2022, he was named Rugby Coach of the Year.
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“We are very fortunate to have someone of his caliber in our sport who is on the top two national teams.said Mark Robinson, New Zealand Rugby Union President.
“Smithey’s contribution and vision of the game and trends internationally will be of great benefit to coaches and players.“, Saucepan.
“But more than that, his integrity, honesty, passion for the jersey, and dedication to preserving the heritage of the black jersey are invaluable.“.
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