All Blacks head of performance Nic Gill is departing the role after more than 20 years with the side to take up a position with NFL side the Baltimore Ravens in April.
Gill is set to become the Vice President of Health and Performance at the Ravens, leading the organisation’s health and performance strategy, spanning medical services, strength and conditioning, sports science, recovery, nutrition, player development, and long-term player availability.
Gill first joined the All Blacks in 2004 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach and gained the role full-time in 2008. He was part of the staff that won two Rugby World Cups, in the process working with some of the country’s modern-day greats.
Gill said it was a difficult decision to move on from a team and sport he is still passionate about, but the time was right for him and his family to move on a new challenge.
“I’m deeply grateful for the players and staff I have been lucky enough to work with and call my friends. I wouldn’t be here today without the support of my wife Mel, and daughters Olyvia and Grayce. My girls have only known Dad in the All Blacks, so this is a big change for our family.