Wellington ¨C New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday, less than two years before the World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumors of a player revolt.
The 51-year-old led the team to 20 wins in 27 matches, below powerhouse New Zealand¡¯s expectations, while showing little improvement during his two years in charge.
New Zealand Rugby¡¯s internal review of performance found strong criticism from senior All Blacks, including a suggestion that star player Ardie Savea could walk out.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.