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International

NZR finalise 2024 All Blacks management group under Scott Robertson

By Finn Morton

20 Dec 2023

Assistant Coach Tamati Ellison and Head Coach Scott Robertson (L-R) look on following a Crusaders Super Rugby training session at English Park on January 18, 2021 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Current Crusaders assistant Tamati Ellison is the final member to join the new-look All Blacks coaching group for 2024, as confirmed by New Zealand Rugby on Thursday.

Ellison, who played four Test matches for New Zealand, joins Scott Robertson’s management group as the All Blacks’ newly appointed Contact Skills Coach.

The other assistant coaches working with the man affectionally known as ‘Razor’ include Jason Holland (backs), Jason Ryan (forwards), Leon MacDonald (attack) and Scott Hansen (defence).

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Rugby guru Wayne Smith – who helped the All Blacks end their Rugby World Cup drought in 2011 before leading the Black Ferns to a title last year – will support the group as a performance coach.

“We are extremely excited by the mix of top international coaching and management experienced, and high-quality new personnel, in the team supporting Scott,” NZR General Manager professional Rugby Chris Lendrum said in a statement.

“We strongly believe that these are the best people to carry the All Blacks’ legacy forward and enhance it further in the coming years.

“We have worked closely with Scott and his team in creating some new roles and are excited to see what this group can achieve.”

Former Crusaders coach Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson was officially named as Ian Foster’s successor in the All Blacks hot seat in March.

Robertson was the fan favourite for the position after leading the Crusaders to seven Super Rugby titles in as many years – a feat that very well may never be replicated.

While it was a popular decision to appoint Robertson into the role, the makeup of the rest of the All Blacks management group for 2024 should pique the interest of New Zealand rugby fans as well.

“I’d like to welcome everyone to what is a special team of highly skilled individuals,” Robertson said.

“It’s a real privilege to represent our country and I’m proud of the group that we have assembled. They are all at the top of their craft and bring some incredible expertise with them.

“I know how hard each person has been working, and will continue to work, as we build towards our first season together. A massive focus for us is to do the jersey proud and build on an amazing legacy.”

2024 All Blacks Management

Scott Robertson (Head Coach)

Jason Ryan (Assistant Coach – Forwards)

Leon MacDonald (Assistant Coach – Attack)

Scott Hansen (Assistant Coach – Defence)

Jason Holland (Assistant Coach – Backs)

Tamati Ellison (Contact Skills Coach)

Wayne Smith (Performance Coach)

Jamie Hamilton (Head Performance Analyst)

Al Beeton (Assistant Performance Analyst)

Jon Gardner (Assistant Performance Analyst)

Ceri Evans (Head of Leadership + Mental Performance)

Nic Gill (Head of Performance)

Adam Hay (Performance Scientist)

Martin Swan (Doctor)

Karl McDonald (Lead Physiotherapist)

Teresa Te Tamaki (Assistant Physiotherapist)

Kat Darry (Dietician)

Paul McLaughlan (Team Manager)

Megan Compain (Commercial Manager)

James Iversen (Logistics Manager)

Matt Manukia (Communications Manager)

Paula Powlesland (Business Manager)

Bianca Thiel (Operations Manager)

Comments

6 Comments

Bob Marler 347 days ago

Who will be in charge of sin bins and red cards? High tackle consultant?

Just kidding. Relax.

Pecos 365 days ago

What a team!!

Jon 366 days ago

Geeze, I hope Tamati is the next messiah after Razor because he’s been handed the All Blacks biggest work on’s in the breakdown and tackle contact.

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Hellhound 8 minutes ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

On this I agree with you. There were many great teams and many different eras of rugby with very different rule sets. It's actually impossible to declare one team or player as the best ever. However, this is definitely the best SA team SA has ever had. All the accolades speaks for itself.

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Hellhound 11 minutes ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

All you can do is hate on SA. Jealousy makes you nasty and it's never a good look. Those who actually knows rugby is all talking about the depth and standards of the SA players. They don't wear blinders like you. The NH had many years to build the depth and players for multiple competition the SA teams didn't. There will be growing pains. Not least travel issues. The NH teams barely have to travel to play an opponent opposed to the SA teams. That is just one issue. There is many more issues, hence the "growing pains". The CC isn't yet a priority and this is what most people have a problem with. Saying SA is disrespecting that competition which isn't true. SA don't have the funds yet to go big and get the players needed for 3 competitions. It all costs a lot of money. It's over using players and get them injured or prioritising what they can deliver with what are available. To qualify for CC, they need to perform well in the URC, so that is where the main priorities is currently. In time that will change with sponsors coming in fast. They are at a distinct disadvantage currently compared to the rest. Be happy about that, because they already are the best international team. You would have hated it if they kept winning the club competitions like the URC and CC every year too. Don't be such a sourmouth loser. See the complete picture and judge accordingly. There is many factors you aren't even aware of at play that you completely ignore just to sound relevant. Instead of being an positive influence and spread the game and help it grow, we have to read nonsense like this from haters. Just grow up and stop hating on the game. Go watch soccer or something that loves people like you.

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Barry 35 minutes ago

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The RFU won't go for it especially now they've enhanced hybrid contracts and some control over their international players.

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Barry 3 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

Exactly. They haven't learnt. Their regions and U20s are also whipping boys which is the bigger concern. Nothing coming through.

They maxed out the credit cards to keep their golden generation of players at home. It's now destroyed the game at every level in Wales.

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Barry 3 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

Nor can the same coach turn it around. That's been proven across the last year. It will be years before they are even competitive again. It's a 5 year + job. No way Gatland will be around for that.

Italy's nadir was around ten years ago and even they were better equipped with their regions, U20s and senior squad and management. Wales have further to fall.

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Barry 3 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

If they're happy at losing 12 on the bounce, get a regional coach who would be as bad but cost about a sixth in salary.

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dw 4 hours ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

I'm no expert but I've never seen nz or even aus as doing much for those nations? Both have benefited from their countries players playing for us! I see most of the top nations looking after themselves and maybe it's a world rugby issue?

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richard davies 4 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

At 600k a year I would think there will be quite a Que. win lose or draw you can blame the small stature of the players and the WRU