New Zealand: Scott Robertson presents his 2024 squad

Scott Robertson, who will become New Zealand coach in 2024, has shaped the future management of the All Blacks on Wednesday by recruiting Jason Holland and Leon McDonald in particular to take charge of the selection attack. Robertson, who led the Canterbury Crusaders to six consecutive New Zealand Super Rugby Championship titles, will replace current coach Ian Foster, who is stepping down after the World Cup in France (8 September – 28 October).

And the future coach will integrate into his team Scott Hansen, his assistant at the Crusaders, as well as Holland, coach of the Wellington Hurricanes, and McDonald, mentor of the Oakland Blues. MacDonald and Holland will be in charge of offense while Hansen will be in charge of defence. Current forwards Jason Ryan and Nick Gill, who have been in charge of performance since 2008, will remain in charge. “I have known Jason, Leon, Scott, Alfie (Netherlands) and Gilly for a long time and have worked with them throughout my playing and coaching careers”Robertson said in a statement.

“They are very talented and motivated coaches who will bring different strengths and share a similar philosophy to the game.”he adds. McDonald, 45, joins Robertson after impressing for the Blues, who took charge of him in 2019 and will leave at the end of the season. “The All Blacks were the pinnacle for me as a player and nothing changed as a coach.”McDonald explained in a statement. The Netherlands has been responsible for hurricanes since 2020. “It is a humility to be asked to contribute to the legacy of the All Blacks and something every New Zealand manager aspires to.”Holland said.

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