Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar will make his exit from the Pro14 club at the end of the ongoing season as he is set to join the backroom staff of New Zealand under Ian Foster.
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe and uncapped centre Willis Halaholo will not be part of their side's summer tour of New Zealand in July next year following knee injuries.
Former New Zealand international Jamie Joseph has ended speculation of his ambition to coach the All Blacks after committing to Japan until the end of the 2023 World Cup.
Warren Gatland has stated that his commitment to Super Rugby club Chiefs and British and Irish Lions made him opt out of the race for New Zealand coaching job.
As the dust begins to settle on South Africa’s third Rugby World Cup title victory, Talking Rugby Union and Pure VPN have put together their XV of the tournament.