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The Italian Rugby Federation announced Thursday that New Zealander Kieran Crowley will not be coach of Italy after the World Cup in France this fall (September 8-October 28), which will not renew his contract.

Despite his desire to stay and despite prestigious victories against Australia in Florence, first against the Wallabies, and against Wales in Cardiff, Crowley will not be renewed until the 2027 World Cup. He arrived in September 2021, scoring 13 defeats for six successes. According to the Daily newspaper the teamHe will be replaced by Argentine Gonzalo Quesada, who will leave the French stadium this summer.

“Now that we have decided to end our relationship with Crawley after the next World Cup, it’s time to take stock. Kieran’s time with Italian rugby is very positive.”said the Federation (FIR) President Marzio Innocenti. “He has developed a group of boys into top players and internationals, and we will be forever grateful to him for that.”federation added. But our cooperation is not over yet. We have a great adventure in France in September and I’m sure Kieran and his team will leave an indelible mark on the history of Italian rugby.”.

Crowley “I had hoped to be part of the Italian national team in the next World Cup, and I’m sorry that the FIR chose not to extend my contract.”did he say. “With the World Cup and four more years of caps, we will have a group of players averaging 50-60 caps each, which is an exciting prospect. Unfortunately, I will not be part of that journey.”, to regret. The former All Black fullback previously coached Canada at the 2015 World Cup, before taking over Treviso.