Keven Mealamu: Former All Black and member of the All Blacks coaching recruitment panel on why Dave Rennie was appointed

The new All Blacks coach was appointed this week – Dave Rennie succeeding Scott Robertson in the role. It came down to two candidates – Rennie and Jamie Joseph, and according to NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk, it was Rennie’s experience that took him over the line. Former All Black Keven Mealamu was a member of the recruitment panel, and told Piney both candidates had the skill set necessary to coach, but Rennie’s ability