Plumtree to coach in North-South derby
It has been confirmed that the four All Blacks assistant coaches will take charge of the North and South Island teams that will go head to head on 29 August.
It has been confirmed that the four All Blacks assistant coaches will take charge of the North and South Island teams that will go head to head on 29 August.
The Hurricanes have promoted Jason Holland to head coach after John Plumtree was included in Ian Foster’s coaching team at the All Blacks.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has unveiled three of his four assistant coaches, including the experienced John Plumtree.
John Plumtree is expected to step back from his role as Hurricanes head coach to join Ian Foster’s All Blacks management team.
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree says the black talent filtering through the system will make South African rugby a ‘scary proposition’ in years to come.
Beauden Barrett believes former Sharks coach John Plumtree has the potential to replace Steve Hansen at the helm of the All Blacks after this year.
The Springboks will need to be mentally prepared for their Rugby Championship matches in Australia and New Zealand, writes JOHN PLUMTREE.
Rassie Erasmus and Eddie Jones will have one eye on the World Cup during the June Test series, writes JOHN PLUMTREE.
John Plumtree is set to succeed Chris Boyd as Hurricanes coach at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Rieko Ioane may end up moving to the All Blacks midfield, writes JOHN PLUMTREE in SA Rugbymagazine. It came as no surprise when Rieko Ioane won the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award. The 20-year-old was a revelation for the All Blacks in 2017, scoring 10 tries in 11 Tests. He played centre for the Blues in Super Rugby, but… Read more →