Overview
- New Zealand Rugby confirmed this week that Scott Robertson has departed after a season review and that a search for a new All Blacks head coach is underway.
- Erasmus shared a photo captioned “I’m not leaving” and later posted an AI video to reinforce that Brown will remain with South Africa.
- Reporting indicates Brown is contracted with the Springboks through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with SA Rugby previously signaling further staff announcements in due course.
- Speculation about Brown’s future intensified because of his long coaching partnership with Jamie Joseph, who has been floated as a candidate for the All Blacks role.
- Other names mentioned in reporting for the All Blacks vacancy include Joe Schmidt, Dave Rennie, Wayne Smith, Vern Cotter, Pat Lam and Ian Foster.