Head coach Scott Robertson is optimistic that New Zealand are on the right track, but demands the All Blacks rediscover their killer instinct to close out games. The Kiwis led 21-0 after 15 minutes against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday, but blew the advantage in a lacklustre second half to scrape over the line
Joe Schmidt was proud of how the Wallabies went down fighting against New Zealand on Saturday, as Scott Robertson rued how the All Blacks almost threw away the victory. The hosts were their own worst enemy in the opening 15 minutes of the Bledisloe Cup showdown in Sydney, with sloppy defending and unforced errors seeing
New Zealand boss Scott Robertson and skipper Scott Barrett head home expecting a backlash after successive defeats to the Springboks in the Republic, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The All Blacks suffered another bruising defeat to the world champions on Saturday, going down 18-12 in Cape Town. It marked the Boks’ fourth consecutive win over their fiercest
Scott Robertson says the call to drop All Blacks stars Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to the bench wasn’t easy but necessary to catch the Springboks napping on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Robertson has made a statement ahead of the blockbuster clash between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium by relegating World
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is standing his ground that there will be no changes to the All Blacks’ selection policy regarding overseas-based players, despite increasing calls for a review. Amid growing discussions about the eligibility rules, which currently prevent Kiwis playing abroad from representing the All Blacks unless granted a sabbatical by
Known for his unique title celebrations with the Crusaders, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is doubtful that Rassie Erasmus would be able to match him in a dance-off. WATCH: Bok bruisers bulldoze All Blacks @ballcarrier Who you backing in a Scott Rovertson V Rassie Erasmus dance off? ( Jamie Wall) #rugby #rugbyunion #springboks #allblacks
Scott Robertson bemoaned moments of ill-discipline as South Africa overturned a 10-point deficit in the final 12 minutes to beat the All Blacks at Ellis Park. The All Blacks, beaten 12-11 by the Springboks in the 2023 World Cup final in Paris, had looked likely winners in Johannesburg, outscoring the hosts by four tries to
Scott Robertson expects “tough moments” for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday, despite an impressive run of form for New Zealand at Ellis Park. The Kiwis face the world champions this week in the first of two clashes in the Republic between the old foes in the 2024 Rugby Championship, in what will
Bob Skinstad has launched a passionate defence of Scott Robertson, who the former Springbok skipper believes will become a “great” All Blacks head coach. Robertson, who succeeded Ian Foster after the Rugby World Cup, is preparing his All Blacks side for a tough challenge against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Having already led
Former captain Tim Horan has urged the Wallabies to take advantage of the All Blacks coaching fallout by recruiting Leon MacDonald. The All Blacks on Thursday made the shock announcement that MacDonald had agreed to leave his role as the team’s attack coach, citing irreconcilable differences with head coach Scott Robertson. MacDonald, who made 58
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