Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Scott Robertson's appointment as next All Blacks coach

The Mike Hosking Breakfast - A podcast by Newstalk ZB - Wednesdays

A denial from New Zealand Rugby that Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks coach has come three years too late. Robertson lost out to Ian Foster for the role after the 2019 World Cup, and since then the team's lost nine and drawn two of its 34 matches. In those three years, Robertson led the Crusaders to another trio of Super Rugby titles, and will now take the reins of the national team from next year. NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson's been asked whether it was a mistake not appointing Robertson back then. He says that has been much discussed by other people, but they are happy with their decision and the process. Mark Robinson declined to tell the Mike Hosking Breakfast which candidates, if any, applied for the job and said Scott Robertson had not been available to media as he has a big game this weekend in his current job as Crusaders coach. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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