New Zealand All Blacks coach 1995 to 1999. Presided over successful All Black tour of South Africa in 1996, won the Tri-Nations three times. Friday, November 5, 1999 resigned after New Zealand were beaten by France in the World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.
After an unspectacular playing career for the Waitemata, ? and ? clubs, Hart became involved in coaching in 197?.
Coach of Auckland 1982-1986? Excellent record, Auckland became New Zealand's dominant province. 14 Auckland players named to New Zealand's 1987 World Cup-winning squad.
Coach of New Zealand Colts 1988-1990?
Co-coach, with Alex Wyllie, of New Zealand for the 1991 World Cup.
Worked for Fletcher Challenge
Hart, who was a co-coach of the All Blacks in 1991, took over from Laurie Mains in December 1995 and was in charge for 42 matches, winning 32 with nine losses and a draw.
He was succeeded as All Blacks coach by Wayne Smith and Tony Gilbert as co-coaches.
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