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    The chance to give back to family roots was an opportunity to good to pass up for Charlie Ngatai

    The chance to give back to family roots was an opportunity to good to pass up for Charlie Ngatai


    The one-test All Black has been named head coach of Ngati Porou East Coast for the 2026 Heartland Championship season.

    As somebody who hails from the region, Ngatai said he can't wait to share the knowledge he obtained during his 15-year career.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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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
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