THE ALL BLACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP NAMED THE CHIEF STAFF IN 2024
We would like to congratulate three members of our Chiefs whānau on being appointed to management positions with the All Blacks for the 2024 season. Teresa Te Tamaki, Adam Hay, and Alistair Beeton have all contributed significantly to the Chiefs staff over the years, and they truly deserve these chances with our national team.
The full NZR story is below.
The 2024 All Blacks management group, led by new head coach Scott Robertson, has been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR).
Seven members of the previous All Blacks management team are still in the group. Eleven of the members come from Super Rugby Pacific management roles in 2023, and eight have experience with senior international teams.
NZR General Manager Professional Rugby Chris Lendrum said, “We are very excited about the mix of top international coaching and management experience and high quality new personnel in the team supporting Scott.”
“We firmly feel that these individuals are the most qualified to uphold and further improve the All Blacks’ legacy in the years to come.
“We are eager to see what this group can accomplish because we have worked closely with Scott and his team to create some new roles.”
Tamati Ellison, an assistant coach for the Crusaders currently, rounds out the previously announced coaching staff. In addition to his Crusaders role, the four-time Test All Black has been named as the Contact Skills Coach, with an emphasis on the tackle and breakdown area. Alongside him are assistants Jason Ryan (forwards), Leon Macdonald (attack), Scott Hansen (defense), and Jason Holland (backs). Wayne Smith, a performance coach, will assist this group.
Roberston greeted everyone, saying, “I’d like to welcome everyone to what is a special team of highly skilled individuals.” Representing our nation is a true honor, and I’m proud of the team we put together. They all bring a great deal of expertise and are masters in their fields.
“I am aware of the effort each person has put in and will put forth as we prepare for our first season together. Our main priority is to uphold the incredible legacy of the jersey and do it proudly.
Paul McLaughlan, a former police sergeant who oversaw the Wallabies and Highlanders in the past, is the All Blacks team manager. Known by most as “Moose,” he played for the Otago NPC and age group teams for multiple seasons in addition to spending five years with the New Zealand under-20 team.
Megan Compain will join McLaughlan in a senior management capacity after being appointed as the team’s new Commercial Manager. The former Tall Ferns basketball player represented New Zealand at two Olympic Games and went on to become the first Kiwi to play in the WNBA. After that, she went into marketing for Adidas. She had previously held senior sponsorship and commercial positions with NZR from 2010 to 2020.
Consultant psychiatrist Ceri Evans assumes the position of Head of Mental Performance and Leadership. The ex-All White, who has played for NBA and Formula One teams in addition to the All Blacks since 2010, brings a wealth of high performance experience to the table.
