The New Zealand Federation announced on Tuesday that its coach after the World Cup will be Scott Robertson. He is committed until the 2027 World Cup.
We know the successor of Ian Foster! In place since 2019, the All Blacks coach will leave his place, whatever the team’s result, to Scott Robertson after the World Cup in France. The 48-year-old coach was appointed on Tuesday by the New Zealand Federation, and signed a contract until the 2027 World Cup in Australia. Former third line, selected 23 times with the Blacks between 1998 and 2002, Scott Robertson spent most of his career with the Christchurch Crusaders (1996-2003), but he also made a stint in Perpignan between 2003 and 2006 , playing 54 matches in the Catalan jersey, before playing a year in Japan. He then began a career as a coach, at Canterbury, then with the New Zealand U20 team, and has been coaching the Crusaders since 2017.
“It is an honor to be named the next head coach of the All Blacks. It’s a job that comes with a huge responsibility, but I’m delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the legacy of the black jersey. Representing your country, as a coach or player, is the ultimate honor in sport and it is humbling to have this opportunity. I can’t wait! Said the future coach. Having enough time to plan for 2024 and beyond is crucial to setting the All Blacks up for success in the next World Cup cycle. I have a job to do with the Crusaders and that will be my main objective until the end of the Super Rugby season, but I will now have the opportunity to work with the Federation to finalize some key appointments in my team of coaches and management, so we can start next year. »
An innovative approach to the game
“I would like to congratulate Scott on his appointment,” said Mark Robinson, chief executive of the New Zealand Federation. His coaching record speaks for itself in terms of success, but what stood out strongly during the interview process was his innovative approach to the game, his passion for his players and his desire to add to the legacy of the All Blacks. We strongly believe he is the right person to lead the team from 2024. “It now remains to be seen in what state the Blacks will be at the end of the World Cup in France…
