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Ex-All Black Brown to Join New Zealand From Springboks After World Cup
The New Zealand Rugby Union secured the attack coach 18 months early after his back-to-back Rugby Championship titles lifted his profile.
- On Sunday, New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster confirmed that Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown will join the All Blacks coaching staff under head coach Dave Rennie in 2028.
- New Zealand Rugby Union secured Brown's signature 18 months in advance after his attack transformation led to a record 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in Wellington during dominant 2024 and 2025 seasons.
- Although contracted to the Boks until the end of 2027, Brown stated, "Right now, I am fully committed to the Springboks," emphasizing his focus on a third successive Rugby World Cup title.
- South African head coach Rassie Erasmus expressed support for the move, stating, "Tony has made a remarkable difference," and noting that early contract clarity enables full preparation focus.
- Dave Rennie currently leads the All Blacks with assistants Neil Barnes, Jason Ryan, Tana Umaga, and Mike Blair, whom Brown will replace upon joining in 2028.
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