PODCAST: Darren Shand on 20 years of managing the All Blacks

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Darren Shand was first appointed All Black Manager in 2004 and has now been responsible for everything that happens off the field for over 250 Test matches.

The 2023 season will be Darren’s last with the side and will culminate in the Rugby World Cup in France.

Darren joined the All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP to look back on his time with the side and give an insight into Rugby World Cup preparations.

Watch below on youtube or listen on iTunes or Spotify.

 

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