Kieran Read on the state of the All Blacks: "It's hard to watch"

Despite the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks head coach, a number of high profile NZ Rugby positions remain vacant.

It paints a picture of an organisation in turmoil with a number of issues within the game in New Zealand.

The state of the All Blacks plays a large role in how success is usually gauged but, even if they had thrived under Scott Robertson, there would still have been plenty of concern.

"New Zealand Rugby is interesting, it's hard to watch sometimes as a former All Black and see it not go well, purely because of what you've given to the All Black jersey," Read told the Between Two Beers podcast.

"You gave so much and you know from the players' perspective what's given and being put into that jersey.

"You want the whole organisation to be reflecting what you feel as players. It's hard when you see a CEO, CFO, high-performance manager, everyone not there, and you're going, 'well, that's not really reflecting that well enough'."

Read does not necessarily have any intention to fill one of those positions but he would put his name forward should NZR ask for any assistance.

"I've talked to a few of the older fellas and we care about the team so we'd give anything in some ways to help them be the best, but you also know your place and that is removed," he said.

"You'd definitely offer if they'd ask for help."

Read is one of a number of All Blacks legends who have not remained closed to the set-up since retiring from playing.

He is currently helping out with the Crusaders but NZ Rugby could perhaps find a way of making better use of his talents, and also do the same for the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw.

"You've been a player and in some ways you've been there and done that, and you maybe want to shift away from that and establish yourself in a different way," he said.

"I love sport and I love rugby, and I'm so grateful for what they've given me.

"The Crusaders is something I'm still connected with. Since I've retired, I've looked after the emerging leaders group, I'm doing a bit more with that next tier of leaders.

"Not many rugby teams in New Zealand are investing in the potential of their leaders, that next generation of leaders, and I think that's an amazing thing that they're doing.

"That's the only real connection to rugby. I talk to a few other people in the rugby community but it's away from the game."

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