Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has signed a two-year contract with NZ Rugby.
The 51-year-old will join the All Blacks after the 2027 World Cup in Australia to work under head coach Dave Rennie.
Brown, a former All Blacks flyhalf, joined SA Rugby two years ago on a four-year deal and has played a key role in shaping the Springboks’ attacking evolution.
“Tony is a world-class coach who is highly regarded and consistently sought after by head coaches and teams around the world,” said NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster.
“We know Tony is available after the 2027 World Cup and he’s made it clear he would love to be part of the All Blacks. This decision is simple, it’s about ensuring the best coaches return to New Zealand.
“It’s for the All Blacks head coach to shape the structure and portfolios of their coaching team and we have every confidence that Tony is a high-quality addition when he joins in 2028.”
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The appointment was led by incoming NZ Rugby high-performance director Don Tricker, who will begin his own role full-time in November. Rennie was also involved throughout the process.
“For now, Dave and his coaching team are absolutely focused on what’s in front of them and we look forward to challenging ourselves against Tony and the Springboks in the coming months.”
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