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    Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour

    Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour


    New Zealand Rugby chair, David Kirk, says it's been decided it's in the team's best interests he leave the role.

    They'll immediately begin a process to appoint a new head coach.

    Kirk will be fronting media at 4pm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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