Coach Scott Robertson first appointed Ellison to an assistant coach role with the All Blacks in 2023, and after Leon MacDonald departed the side in August, Ellison was given extra responsibilities.

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Knowing they could finish their DHL Super Rugby Pacific regular season in sixth place will motivate the Highlanders when hosting the Fijian Drua in Dunedin on Sunday.