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    Former All Blacks midfielder Charlie Ngatai is embracing the challenges of life after a 15-year career in professional rugby

    Former All Blacks midfielder Charlie Ngatai is embracing the challenges of life after a 15-year career in professional rugby


    He is the new head coach of Ngati Porou East Coast in the Heartland Championship.

    Ngatai said he's making the most of his family time.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     16 Jan: The timing of Scott Robertson's annual review may have accelerated the All Blacks coach's exit
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     16 Jan: The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach
     16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach
     16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson
     15 Jan: The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately
     15 Jan: Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour
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