Dave Rennie dismayed by Rugby World Cup draw

Friday 16 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 Oct, 4:17pm

In this story All Blacks, Springboks, Dave Rennie

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has expressed dismay regarding the draw for next year's Rugby World Cup. If current projections hold, New Zealand could face South Africa's Springboks in the quarter-finals, potentially eliminating one of the world's top teams before the semi-finals.

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1. 1News via RNZFri 16 Oct, 2:34pm

   All Blacks coach Dave Rennie dismayed at 'crazy' World Cup draw (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 16 Oct, 4:17pm

   All Blacks coach dismayed at ‘crazy’ World Cup draw (opens in new tab)