Hansen legacy cemented, World Cup win could put him at top of tree


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - Argentina v New Zealand - Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - July 20, 2019 New Zealand coach Steve Hansen REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Steve Hansen's legacy as one of the best All Blacks coaches of all time has been cemented before the World Cup but if his side clinch a third successive title in Japan he is almost certainly going to be bumped up to 'The Greatest'.

The 60-year-old Hansen is stepping down after the tournament, his fourth with New Zealand and fifth overall.

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