Greg Smith appointed Black Ferns Head Coach

Smith replaces Brian Evans in the role and takes on a squad in a rebuilding phase after a disappointing World Cup saw them finish fifth  The former Chiefs, Waikato and Fijian international hooker has been an active coach since hanging up his playing boots in 2005. For the past two years, Smith has been a resource coach for the Black Ferns, and recently was an assistant coach to Manu Samoa.  He coached in Japan for five years, and held a number of provincial coaching roles including time as a specialist resource coach for the Chiefs.Read more about Greg Smith appointed Black Ferns Head Coach