NEWS EXTRA
STAR coaches Ronan O'Gara and Scott ‘Razor' Robertson will take the reins for the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV on November 13 for the Killik Cup.
O'Gara and Robertson will reunite to lead the preparations, having worked together at the Crusaders. O'Gara joined the Christchurch outfit in 2017 as backs coach under Robertson and credits the head coach with changing his coaching mentality.
Robertson took the Crusaders to another Super Rugby title last month while O'Gara led La Rochelle to victory over Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup in May.
Robertson said: “Rugby throws you great opportunities and coaching the Baabaas has to be one of the best there is. I'm proud to help the incredible club and add to its history.”
O'Gara added: “I am honoured to be coaching the Barbarians. It will be a dynamite coaching team and I'm very much looking forward to reuniting with Ray after my time with him at Crusaders. It is always great to join forces with world-class coaches like him and to do so for this world-famous club will be an unforgettable experience.
“We're going to put our heads together and devise a squad of exciting talent who will light up the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and bring the Barbarians' style of play to life.”
The pair will look to follow in the footsteps of Fabien Galthié and John Mulvihill, who led the Barbarians to victories over England and Spain respectively last month.
