The Herald understands the most critical feedback of the All Blacks coaching, culture and environment stems from senior players, with frustrations building throughout Scott Robertson’s two-year tenure.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson at Cardiff ahead of last year’s match against Wales. Photo / SmartFrame
Robertson and his leading assistant Scott Hansen are among those to receive critical feedback.
Issues have been evident on the field with the All Blacks displaying wild inconsistencies, third-quarter fades, struggling attack, high-ball vulnerabilities and defensive lapses.
Two assistant coaches, Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland, voluntarily departing in the last two years sparked red-flag concerns, too.
Robertson’s current contract runs through until the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Highlanders and All Blacks XV coach Jamie Joseph would be favourite to replace Robertson as head coach.
The All Blacks have a big year ahead with the inaugural Nations Championship kicking off in July with France, Italy and Ireland visiting New Zealand followed by an eight-match tour of South Africa including four tests against the world champions.
NZR have been approached for comment.
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