Overview
- Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw stays in charge while Holland re-enters the setup as an assistant for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
- Holland chose not to seek a new All Blacks contract before the recent Northern Tour, clearing the path for his club return.
- Laidlaw said Holland’s experience will sharpen the team’s attacking game and provide a valuable second set of eyes week to week.
- The pre-season group will rise to 50 players, with the added coaching resource cited as a practical response to that increase.
- Holland previously spent eight seasons with the Hurricanes, helping secure the club’s lone Super Rugby title and serving as head coach from 2020 to 2023.