He was influential in the All Blacks' Rugby Championship win. Hansen has been named coach of the year, while the All Blacks were named team of the year. Hansen coached the All Blacks through another successful season in 2016, having lost just one game, to Ireland two weeks ago. In other awards Seabelo Senatla (South Africa) was named World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year. Charlotte Caslick (Australia) won Women's Sevens Player of the Year beating Black Ferns Sevens ace Portia Woodman.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 13, 2016 22:50 UTC