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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    We need dedicated resources around the All Blacks

    We need dedicated resources around the All Blacks


    That from incoming New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson, following the questioning why Super Rugby coaches can't continue in their current roles, should they join new coach Ian Foster's staff.

    Hurricanes mentor John Plumtree reportedly won't continue with the franchise should he be named as one of Foster's assistants.

    While he hasn't confirmed Plumtree's appointment, Robinson has explained why assistants can't stay.



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