Jordie Barrett backs Dave Rennie appointment as All Blacks coach

All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett believes the team will have sufficient time to prepare for the next Rugby World Cup despite the recent appointment of Dave Rennie as head coach.

Barrett described the appointment of Dave Rennie as an exciting development for New Zealand rugby. Rennie was recently confirmed as the new head coach, stepping into the role as the national team begins preparations for the next World Cup cycle.

Barrett acknowledged that he has not spent much time working with Rennie but expressed confidence in the coach’s reputation within the game.

“I haven’t spent a whole lot of time with Dave, but it’s exciting for New Zealand rugby,” Barrett said.

“By all reports, he is a good man and a great coach.”

All Blacks Preparation For Rugby World Cup

Despite the relatively recent coaching transition, Barrett believes the squad will have enough time to prepare effectively for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Australia.

New Zealand have previously navigated similar circumstances when coaching changes occurred during earlier World Cup cycles.

The All Blacks came close to securing another title at the 2023 tournament, ultimately finishing as runners-up. With the next tournament approaching, the team’s priority will be building cohesion and consistency under the new coaching structure.

“We went through a similar situation two years out from the ’23 World Cup with Ian Foster,” Barrett said on Thursday in Sydney.

“We were a couple of moments away from winning that World Cup, so I think we’ve got enough time (for 2027).”

Rennie arrives with extensive coaching experience across international and club rugby. His background includes successful spells in Super Rugby as well as time leading the Wallabies.