Scott Robertson

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Scott Robertson to take over All Blacks after World Cup (RTE.ie)

Scott Robertson will become the New Zealand head coach when Ian Foster departs after this year's Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed.

They are currently ranked third behind Ireland and France, and stand to lose more senior players after the next World Cup. Robertson's appointment puts an end to the speculation but it may be of little comfort to Foster, who said he would have liked a chance to continue in the job if the All Blacks were to win the World Cup in France. I can’t wait."

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"I know not 100 per cent of the crowd are going to be on your side. The All Blacks were eliminated in the semi-finals at that tournament and have been unable to recapture the all-conquering aura and fear factor they once held over teams. But we're passionate, we're in behind it, and it's great that people have their thoughts, they pick their team, and they want the best for the country.

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The Crusaders' head coach has signed a four-year deal to take over New Zealand's coaching reins from 2024 until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, replacing Ian Foster.

During his first season in charge, the side won the 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. He is also just two wins shy of Robbie Deans’ record for the most wins in Crusaders history. He immediately delivered results winning the 2017 Super Rugby final by defeating the Lions 25-17. Or even coach the French team. He made his first-class debut in the National Provincial Championship (NPC) with Bay of Plenty in 1995. “I haven’t said it publicly before, but I have now. It was like he ran into a blade, a razor blade. He earned three Test caps that year, all from the reserves. New Zealand rugby is well known for their nicknames. That’s my right shoulder!’ So it was a bit of self-promotion,” Robertson explained. “She is incredible; we have been together for 20 years. I use pictures so people can get connected – emotionally connected.”

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Crusaders coach set to take charge on a four-year contract, through to end of 2027 World Cup.

“Having significant time to plan for 2024 and beyond is crucial to setting the All Blacks up for success during the next World Cup cycle,” Robertson said. To represent your country, as a coach or player, is the ultimate honour in sport and it’s humbling to be given that opportunity. New Zealand Rugby has named Scott Robertson as Ian Foster’s successor, with the 48-year-old to take charge of the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup later this year.

Scott Robertson to replace Ian Foster as New Zealand head coach ... (Kildare Nationalist)

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New Zealand have been heavily criticised for recruiting Foster’s replacement in advance of the World Cup, a move that is seen as being detrimental to their chances of winning the tournament for a fourth time. “It’s a job that comes with a huge amount of responsibility but I’m excited by the opportunity to make a contribution to the legacy of the black jersey,” former New Zealand back row Robertson said. Foster has presided over a rocky period in All Blacks history and although he avoided the sack during a challenging 2022, New Zealand Rugby announced it was searching for a replacement to start after the global showpiece in France.

It's official, Scott Robertson All Blacks coach from 2024 - Rugby World (Rugby World)

It's official – the Scott Robertson All Blacks era begins in 2024, with the Crusaders boss formally announced as the next New Zealand head coach.

And Robertson himself added: “Having significant time to plan for 2024 and beyond is crucial to setting the All Blacks up for success during the next World Cup cycle. It’s a job that comes with a huge amount of responsibility, but I’m excited by the opportunity to make a contribution to the legacy of the black jersey. Robertson has been heavily linked with other coaching roles in Test rugby, but of today’s announcement he said in a statement: “It’s an honour to be named as the next All Blacks head coach.

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“Having significant time to plan for 2024 and beyond is crucial to setting the All Blacks up for success during the next World Cup cycle,” Robertson said. Added Razor: “It’s a job that comes with a huge amount of responsibility, but I’m excited by the opportunity to make a contribution to the legacy of the black jersey. Robertson was Tuesday named as Ian Foster’s successor as New Zealand head coach, with the 48-year-old to take charge of the squad after the Rugby World Cup later this year.