Former Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper is tipped to be named the next Chiefs coach, taking over from Scotland-bound Dave Rennie in 2018.
Rennie has led the Chiefs since 2012, and won a pair of Super Rugby titles in his first two seasons. Fairfax media are reporting that Cooper will be named as the new coach before Christmas.
Cooper has added to an impressive resume in recent years, scooping a provincial title with Taranaki in 2014 and successfully defending the Ranfurly Shield seven times from 2011.
Prior to his time with Taranaki, who are in the Chiefs region, Cooper led the Hurricanes for eight seasons from 2003 to 2011, making five playoff appearances.
Cooper has also been head coach of the New Zealand Maori team since 2013.
