Rugby: Applications close for All Blacks manager

The New Zealand Rugby Union has received about 50 applications for the job of new All Black manager.

Applications, which closed last night, have come from men and women, from New Zealand and overseas.

Union officials will now draw up a short-list, with more consultation with new All Black coach Graham Henry.

NZRU chief executive Chris Moller says the applicants come from varied rugby and business organisation backgrounds and the standard of applicant is encouraging.

An appointment would be made in the next four or five weeks, he said.

- Newstalk ZB