Australian Rugby inadvertently gives Manu Samoa a helping hand before World Cup

Optimism reigns as new All Blacks coach Rennie makes a splash

Yes, the All Blacks can win the World Cup, he says. And, yes, he can see only positives in his new team's gruelling tour of South Africa in August.

Dave Rennie named new All Blacks coach: 'Understand the expectations'

Rennie replaces Scott Robertson, who lost the job earlier this year.

New All Blacks head coach likely to be announced this week

The news will be welcome for All Blacks staff and assistant coaches, with many of them on tenterhooks following Scott Robertson's dismissal.

Analysis: Barrett brothers on the brink of a big year for All Blacks

A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.