Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer on Scott 'Razor' Robertson being appointed next All Blacks coach - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks coach after this year's World Cup.

After months of speculation, NZ Rugby has appointed Scott Robertson to coach the team for the next four years through to 2027.

NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier says Razor was the best call, but reckons other contenders Tony Brown and Jamie Joseph were viable alternatives.

"Scott Robertson has six Super Rugby titles, he's been head coach for ten years, he's got a strong team around him, he's been passed over for the role twice so this has been a long time coming for him."

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