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Scott Robertson confirmed as next All Blacks coach
Scott Robertson will become the next coach of the All Blacks, taking over from Ian Foster after this year's Rugby World Cup in France. New Zealand Rugby [NZR] made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon [NZT], just a fortnight after confirming an interview process would result in the new coach being named within "four to six weeks". Robertson beat out Japan coach Jamie Joseph for the right to take on what is arguably the highest profile job in world rugby, the Crusaders boss to replace Foster on a four-year deal through to the 2027 World Cup in Australia. Robertson had threatened to look overseas if he was not given the opportunity to coach the All Blacks, but with only the Scotland job seemingly vacant from next year he was always favoured to remain at home.
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