Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory early in his tenure but warns a four-Test series against South Africa will be a "different beast".

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to his side to defend the team's 32-year unbeaten record at Eden Park against Ireland on Saturday.

The All Blacks are well advanced in their planning for the looming series against South Africa but coach Dave Rennie has confirmed he won't be selecting playmaker Richie Mo'unga.

Coach Dave Rennie said he was "really rapt" after New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten…

AUCKLAND: The “fast and fearless” style New Zealand rehearsed in their Nations Championship wins over France and Italy bore fruit Saturday against Ireland in a 40-21 victory that…

However, the All Blacks will be sweating on a calf injury to Codie Taylor against Ireland.

Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory early in his tenure but warns a four-Test series against South Africa will be a "different beast".

OPINION: The fog that sat over this team throughout 2024 and 2025 has lifted.

Head coach Dave Rennie expressed excitement over the All Blacks' upward trajectory after their 40-21 win over Ireland but warned that their upcoming four-Test tour against South…

OPINION: Weeks in the World Cup champions' backyard will be invaluable for the All Blacks.

July 20 : Dave Rennie’s appointment as All Blacks coach was initially greeted with scepticism, but a flawless 3-0 start to the Nations Championship has swiftly reshaped…

New Zealand’s bold selection calls pay off as attacking DNA returns

The coach will want to foster talent and increase options ahead of next year's World Cup.