All Blacks v Italy: Dave Rennie’s journey to All Blacks role demonstrates key qualities for success - Gregor Paul
The article examines the career trajectory of rugby coach Dave Rennie, highlighting the challenges he faced during his tenure as Wallabies coach. It also reflects on the internal management issues within New Zealand Rugby during the Ian Foster era.
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The piece offers insight into the high-pressure environment of international rugby management and the impact of administrative decisions on team performance.
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The Nations Championship clash with Italy will be the first time Dave Rennie has been in charge of the All Blacks in Wellington, but not the first time he has been head coach of an international team in the city he strays towards calling home.
Rennie made his international debut - as it were - in the capital, as his first test as head coach of the Wallabies was against the All Blacks in Wellington – a game which was also the first in which Ian Foster was in charge of the All Blacks.
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