New coaching faces at top rugby sides

Three New Zealand rugby teams will have new coaching staff next year. Donny Stevenson will coach New Zealand Maori, taking over from Matt Te Pou, who stepped down in June, after 11 years in charge, following his team's win over the touring Lions.

Highlanders coach Greg Cooper will coach the New Zealand under-21 side, replacing Bryce Woodward, who has stood down, and Taranaki coach Kieran Crowley takes over from Aussie McLean as the New Zealand under-19 coach.