For Rob Walter, home is where the heart is – and that home is Hawke’s Bay. Born in Johannesburg, Walter moved to New Zealand nine years ago and, after coaching Otago for five years, became the head coach of the Central Stags in 2021.

Rob Walter has been named as the new New Zealand head coach of the men's national team after Gary Stead left after his 7-year tenure came to an end. Walter worked as the head coach of the South Africa team till April this year.

(Reuters) -South African Rob Walter was appointed New Zealand coach in all formats on Friday in the wake of Gary Stead's decision to stand down after seven years in charge. Stead announced on Wednesday that he would be leaving the job of test coach at the end of the month,