New Zealand Rugby's decision to wait until after the World Cup to appoint Steve Hansen's successor grows increasingly flawed, as another possible contender drops out

Former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has signed a four year contract with Australia.

Rennie was one of the 26 coaches invited to apply for the vacant post.

However, Rennie says he'd been chatting with Rugby Australia for some time and the All Blacks' interest came late in the piece.



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