New Zealand Rugby (NZR) are in negotiations with Welsh club Scarlets over head coach Brad Mooar joining Ian Foster's All Blacks coaching staff.
Mooar is four months into his three-year contract with the Llanelli-based side, after replacing new Wales boss Wayne Pivac.
Foster and NZR would like Mooar in place for the two-test series against Wales in July 2020.
Former Crusaders assistant Mooar has made a big impression since arriving in Wales, guiding Scarlets to seven wins in his first 10 matches in charge.
Scarlets said in a statement "early discussions" have taken place.
"We have been made aware that newly appointed All Blacks head coach Ian Foster would like Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar to join his New Zealand coaching team at the end of the 2019-20 season.
"Discussions between the Scarlets and New Zealand Rugby are at an early stage and we are unable to comment further until those discussions are concluded.
"In the meantime Brad, the coaching team and playing group are firmly focused on this evening's crucial European Challenge Cup match against Bayonne, followed by the big Welsh derby matches over the festive season."
Foster is eager for Mooar to be part of his stellar coaching set-up that could also involve Hurricanes coach John Plumtree, former All Blacks prop Greg Feek, defence coach Scott McLeod and skills coach David Hill.
Last Wednesday Foster was named as the new All Blacks coach, signing a two-year deal, replacing Steve Hansen, who left the post at the end of the World Cup.
