D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Leon MacDonald's surprise departure from the All Blacks - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Rugby philosophies going in different directions.

That's what All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is singling out as the main reason for Leon MacDonald's surprise departure as one of the team's assistant coaches.

The former Blues mentor was part of Robertson's original pitch for the job back in 2019 - while the pair played together for both the Crusaders and All Blacks.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave hinted there might be more to Leon MacDonald's abrupt departure.

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