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‘No revolt’: Ardie Savea, players not behind Robertson’s All Blacks exit
- On Monday, New Zealand Rugby confirmed Scott Robertson, All Blacks head coach, will depart after an end-of-season review and David Kirk said `Both NZR and Scott agree it is in the best interests of the team that he depart his role`.
- The internal review led by David Kirk, Keven Mealamu and Don Tricker found months of tension and flagged senior players' dissatisfaction, inconsistency, and problems in attack and defense.
- Notably, Robertson's record includes a 43 at-home defeat to South Africa and a first-ever loss in Argentina, despite coaching 27 Tests with 20 wins and a success rate over 74.
- The union rejected claims of a player revolt, with David Kirk saying speculation that Ardie Savea led a campaign is misplaced and players’ public reactions were measured.
- A search is already underway for Scott Robertson's replacement with Jamie Joseph an early front-runner, reshaping the 2026 schedule and leaving Ardie Savea exploring overseas options despite his contract through next year.
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The 51-year-old New Zealander, who had been in office since January 2024, was under contract until the end of the next World Cup in 2027. He was dismissed from office on Thursday due to results below expectations.
·Paris, France
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According to the New Zealand press, it's a sling of players that could explain the early departure of coach Scott Robertson. NZR president David Kirk denies.
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Despite his 20 wins in his 27 games leading New Zealand last year, Scott Robertson was removed from office this Thursday.
·Paris, France
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