‘‘This guy!’’ Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph (left) is one of those named as a possible replacement for former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson who was sacked yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIENHighlanders fans need to brace for the bittersweet possibility of coach Jamie Joseph becoming the next man to coach the All Blacks. Joseph shapes as the leading contender to replace All Blacks coach Scott Robertson following the bombshell confirmation of Robertson’s dumping yesterday. While Joseph could not be reached for comment, and chairman Peter Kean said it was too soon to speculate if the Highlanders might need a new coach, it is clear Joseph has the strongest case to become All Blacks coach. The contendersJamie Joseph: Highlanders and All Blacks XV coach widely seen as the No 1 option for the top job.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 15, 2026 15:37 UTC