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Video: Steve Hansen hilariously breaks down email from new assistant coach – 'G'day Steve'

October 23, 2017

Scott McLeod will replace the outgoing Wayne Smith on the Northern tour.

Steve Hansen had reporters in stitches this morning after detailing an email from his new assistant coach, Scott McLeod.

McLeod, 44, will join the All Blacks on their Northern tour, replacing Wayne Smith who stood down from his long time position as assistant coach after the 23-18 defeat to Australia on Saturday.

Asked if he'd had any contact with McLeod, Hansen spoke about an email sent after the loss in Brisbane, before being asked about the contents of the message,

"G'day Steve," Hansen joked.

All Blacks squad:

Forwards: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Nathan Harris, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Kane Hames, Nepo Laulala, Tim Perry, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samuel Whitelock, Sam Cane, Vaea Fifita, Jerome Kaino, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Liam Squire, Matt Todd.

Backs: Tawera Kerr–Barlow, TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Lima Sopoaga, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, David Havili, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie, Waisake Naholo, Seta Tamanivalu.

All Blacks' Northern tour:
November 5: All Blacks v Barbarians, London
November 12: All Blacks v France, Paris
November 15: All Blacks v French XV, Lyon
November 19: All Blacks v Scotland, Edinburgh
November 26: All Blacks v Wales, Cardiff

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