Scott Robertson

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Scott Robertson keen for Crusaders to embrace 'farewell factor' in ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Crusaders super coach says he'll tap into the departure of some franchise legends in the quest for seven straight in Super Rugby Pacific.

MacDonald: “We all agree speeding the game up and less downtime is a good thing. Added McMillan, who has Damian McKenzie back to add some cut and thrust to his game in ‘23: “You've got to manage your squad really well over the season to have the majority of your big guns playing well at the back end. Dermody:”For us, and where we play, more ball-in-play time is what we want. We’re keen to adjust as quick as we can to make the most of them.” It also brings big, powerful No 8s back into the game again off the scrum, and that’s exciting for us.” “I call him a general commander because he’s got the ability to command on and off the field. “The Chiefs have had success against them, and we tasted some success last year. “You’ve got to be at your very best to beat them on the big occasion, and they play at their best in the big games. He’s a hell of a man, and just one example of those players we’ve got there. Rival coaches Leon MacDonald (Blues) and Clayton McMillan (Chiefs) are both well aware the road to any success runs through red and black country. He’s never failed to lift the main trophy, and spin himself around on the sward afterwards, since he came on board with the Crusaders in 2017. “We’ve got some great players, some great stalwarts and …

Robertson side steps latest questions on All Blacks coaching job (RNZ)

Scott Robertson is refusing to make further comment on any potential progress with the All Blacks coaching appointment process.

Since then the expectation that would be the case had gained momentum, with NZR likely to decide this month how the process would play out. NZR's statement in response to Robertson's comments last week had added confusion to how the appointment process would unfold. Scott Robertson is refusing to make further comment on any potential progress with the All Blacks coaching appointment process.

Crusaders: Scott Robertson eager to give stalwarts a fitting Super ... (planetrugby.com)

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson hopes that his side can give stalwarts like Sam Whitelock a fitting farewell in their final season of Super Rugby.

We just know we’ve got to keep growing and working on our game.” “I call him a general commander because he’s got the ability to command on and off the field. He’s a hell of a man and just one example of those players we’ve got there. Sam [Whitelock] has had an incredible career,” Robertson told the media in the build to the start of the Super Rugby season. That’s their strength,” “We’ve got some great players, some great stalwarts and …

Rugby: Wallabies coach Eddie Jones weighs in on All Blacks ... (New Zealand Herald)

New Wallabies boss says the race to become the next All Blacks coach is a “great debate”.

You look at Ireland, the best team in the world at the moment, but they lose Johnny Sexton and are they the best team in the world? “We’ve got some depth problems, there’s no doubt about it, but I think we’ve got enough talented players and I think under Dave [Rennie] the team has shown that they can compete with anyone in the world — take an Ireland to three points, France to three points, drawn with New Zealand, beaten South Africa. “If you look at the history of the World Cup, I think one of the interesting things is what South Africa did last in the last World Cup. I think what Fozzie did last year was outstanding, how he turned the team around. Scott Robertson has been fantastic in Super Rugby, but as we all know, Super Rugby and test rugby is different. There are, however, weaknesses in the team, said Jones.

Super Rugby: How do you stop the Crusaders winning a seventh ... (Newshub)