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Paul Rees: All Blacks on the hunt for a redeemer like Rassie Erasmus

Paul Rees looks at the problems facing New Zealand rugby and why that led to Scott Robertson’s dismissal.

Paul Rees looks at the problems facing New Zealand rugby and why that led to Scott Robertson's dismissal.

Scott Robertson’s abrupt sacking by New Zealand earlier this month reflected a game in decline. Only once since the World Cup was set up in the 1980s have the All Blacks changed coaches in between tournaments.
That was in 2001 when, after two defeats by Australia, who were then the World Cup holders, Wayne Smith reapplied for his own job and lost out to John Mitchell.
Otherwise, the World Cup has been seen either as the end of a cycle or a continuation.
After Brian Lochore stood down fo...

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