Rennie’s 10-Day Rush to Rugby Glory

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Dave Rennie’s debut as All Blacks coach is a high-stakes sprint—he’s got just ten days to craft a game plan against France, focusing on simple, confident attack and solid defense. Despite limited face time with the squad and a late start (he’s only officially in charge since March), Rennie’s already building trust with players like Codie Taylor, who praise his calm, commanding leadership. Key All Blacks stars like Will Jordan, Sititi, and Vai’i are back fit, adding firepower. Meanwhile, France’s coach remains unfazed by missing recent domestic stars, highlighting their depth and adding nine…