Overview

• New Zealand Rugby confirmed Joseph for a two‑year term as All Blacks XV head coach, succeeding Clayton McMillan.
• He will retain assistants Jamie Mackintosh, David Hill and Cory Jane to maintain continuity in the setup.
• The November schedule features the Barbarians in Brentford on November 2 and England A in Bath on November 9, with a third fixture on November 16 still to be confirmed.
• The squad will be unveiled on October 14 and assemble on October 24 before travelling, with NPC finalists to join after the domestic decider.
• NZR executive Chris Lendrum praised Joseph’s extensive international pedigree, and Joseph said his priority is preparing players to push for higher honours.