It was big news yesterday that New Zealand Rugby managed to secure the signature of attacking coach maestro Tony Brown from the Springboks for two years post the Rugby World Cup. 

However, it marks a shift in the mindset of NZR, as typically it is the head coach who selects their coaching group.

Is the call to bring on Tony Brown so early the right move?

Gregor Paul is a rugby writer for the New Zealand Herald, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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It was big news yesterday that New Zealand Rugby managed to secure the signature of attacking coach maestro Tony Brown from the Springboks for two years post the Rugby World Cup.&nbsp;
However, it marks a shift in the mindset of NZR, as typically it is the head coach who selects their coaching group.
Is the call to bring on Tony Brown so early the right move?
Gregor Paul is a rugby writer for the New Zealand Herald, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer on Tony Brown joining up with the All Blacks in 2028

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