Don't expect an All Blacks coaching announcement imminently

The New Zealand Herald reports a decision on whether it's Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie could still be three weeks away, with major parts of the process still to be completed.

Two members of the New Zealand Rugby appointment panel - interim chief executive Steve Lancaster and retired All Blacks hooker Dane Coles - visited the Highlanders last week.

They'll head to Japan next week to peek into Rennie's Kobe environment before returning home - with both candidates to be interviewed before a decision is made.

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