Jamie Joseph tipped to succeed Robertson

Some pundits suggest a short-term solution might be a return for former incumbents Steve Hansen and Ian Foster, both coaching in Japan for the same team, Toyota Verblitz.

LEADING CONTENDER: Jamie Joseph has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Scott Robertson as All Blacks head coach, the New Zealand media believes. Picture: DONALL FARMER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Jamie Joseph has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Scott Robertson as All Blacks head coach, the New Zealand media believes.

The current Highlanders head coach already coaches the All Blacks XV and has international experience with Japan. His place within the New Zealand setup leaves him well placed to take over the job with minimum disruption with a World Cup less than two years away.