Wayne Smith

Wayne Ross Smith is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player. He is the coach of the Black Ferns. He was the assistant coach of the All Blacks for 16 years. Nicknamed "The Professor", Smith is considered the All Blacks tactical genius and has helped engineer two Rugby World Cup triumphs by helping coach them to victory at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He is one of two coaches to win two back-to-back Rugby World Cups. He coached the Crusaders to win the 1998 and 1999 Super Rugby title. He also helped the Chiefs to win the 2012 Super Rugby title and 2013 Super Rugby title.