All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has given the clearest indication yet of who he thinks should replace him after next year's World Cup...and it's not Ireland's Joe Schmidt.
Hansen announced that he would be stepping down after six years in the role at a press conference in Auckland.
Schmidt, who led the Irish to victory over the All Blacks in Dublin last month, announced soon after that he, too, would "finish coaching" after the Japan tournament in 2019.
He hinted this week, however, that he could be open to a future coaching role with the All Blacks.