New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ Crusaders are pleased to announce that Scott Robertson will replace Todd Blackadder at the helm of the Crusaders coaching team from 2017.
Blackadder announced at the start of the 2016 season that it would be his last, sparking the process to appoint his successor.
Former Crusaders, Canterbury and All Blacks loose forward Scott Robertson has been confirmed as the successful candidate to lead the team from 2017 through to 2019.
Robertson is the current head coach of the Canterbury national provincial team, taking the job in 2013.
He has also enjoyed success in his first year as head coach of the New Zealand under-20 team, claiming victory at the 2015 grade world championship.
Blackadder, former All Black, will be in Suva on Wednesday with his Crusaders team to meet the Chiefs at the ANZ Stadium in their Super Rugby’s round 15.