All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen to leave after the 2019 Rugby World Cup

New Zealander’s departure will mark the end of an era in international rugby

New Zealand rugby union head coach Steve Hansen announces his decision
New Zealand rugby union head coach Steve Hansen announces his decision 
(Image credit: Fiona Goodall/AFP/Getty Images)

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has announced that he will stand down after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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