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Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones believes newly appointed All Blacks mentor Dave Rennie has time to deliver at next year's World Cup

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones believes newly appointed All Blacks mentor Dave Rennie has time to deliver at next year's World Cup

6 March 2026

Rennie will begin work in June after finishing his Japanese club commitments, leaving him 16 months to prepare for their tournament opener.

On that note, Jones says the All Blacks eight-match tour to South Africa this year is well-designed.

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