All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has indicated he is now "50/50" on staying on beyond 2017.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen appears increasingly likely to stay on with the national team for the next World Cup.

After securing back-to-back World Cup triumphs last year Hansen revealed in his final press conference in England that he was leaning towards stepping down at the end of 2017.

At the time Hansen said he was 70/30 in favour of letting someone else step into the All Blacks head coach role, predominantly because he thought the team may benefit from a fresh voice.

Now, though, his view has significantly changed.

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"I'm probably 50/50," Hansen said on Saturday about whether he will recommit beyond 2017. "Once I get back into it and get a feel for what's happening I'll probably make a decision within the next six months.

"It's mainly changed because of the conversations I've had with people. They're persuading me to be a little bit more flexible in how I see it."

Those persuasive conversations have come with the likes of New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew, who has made no secret of his desire to retain Hansen, other management and several senior players.

Over the next six months Hansen will assess whether he has the desire to continue in the role, whether he can still add value and if it is the best decision for his family.

Time away from the team since the World Cup appears to have reignited his hunger for the responsibility of leading. There's also the challenge of bringing through a new batch of talent this year after the departure of six veteran All Blacks.

Hansen enjoys a punt - and the odds on him staying on are shortening by the day.