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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: January 15, 2026, 6:10 am
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Here's Charlie Morgan's article in the telegraph
HTML https://archive.ph/lAMM0
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: Quinston Churchill
Date: January 15, 2026, 7:22 am
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> The ABs are rumoured to be after Rennie. I didn’t expect
Robertson to be available, but he seems to be a guy who excels
at setting a good culture but needs strong technical coaches to
execute. Quins have a good set of technical coaches but haven’t
found the right guy to lead the culture. Definitely worth
exploring.
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Don’t get me wrong, if Robertson is keen an affordable, I
definitely wouldn’t say no. However, I think Rennie is possibly
a better fit based upon his work with Glasgow.
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: mrpj1985
Date: January 15, 2026, 9:06 am
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Cotter, Rennie and Robertson all mentioned as candidates.
Serious heavy hitters.
Probably end up with Jim Mallinder by accident.
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: FatQuin
Date: January 15, 2026, 11:41 am
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We will do a worldwide search and then promote Nev I suspect.
That kind of approach always works well.
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: Quinaldo
Date: January 15, 2026, 3:05 pm
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Nik Simon has now posted this article, it's an opinion piece so
no firm facts, but still an interesting read:
"The news of Scott Robertson’s sacking by the All Blacks could
not have come at a better time for Harlequins.
As the London club are deep into a recruitment search for a
long-term coach, the perfect candidate has landed in their lap.
The breakdancing Kiwi, 51, could become the coaching darling of
the Stoop, famed for his laidback approach to life and an
appetite for flowing rugby.
When he was coaching the Barbarians back in 2022, Robertson
stopped for a chat after training and talked about his
admiration for Marcus Smith.
Robertson was in discussions to become the England coach at the
time and you suspect Smith would have been his first pick at No
10 if he were given the job.
The RFU opted for Steve Borthwick instead, but now Robertson and
Smith could have the chance to work together on the other side
of Twickenham. Smith has cut a frustrated figure over the past
12 months but Robertson could give the fly-half the boost he
needs.
The London club currently have a hotchpotch of various coaches
and consultants and Robertson could be the figurehead they are
craving.
It has been a torturous season for them, losing their head coach
Danny Wilson on the eve of the campaign after a series of rifts
and unrest, then losing seven of nine PREM matches to sit eighth
in the table.
Ultimately, taking one of the biggest jobs in world rugby was
one step too far for Robertson, a coach with little Test
pedigree, but he leaves with a wealth of experience.
There has been a churn of coaches at the Stoop but Robertson
could come in with a long-term vision to get the team back on
track. He is a man who could beef up the club’s academy output
and cherry-pick his recruits with a vision of how he wants the
team to play.
The CVs of fellow Kiwis Dave Rennie and Vern Cotter have also
landed in the offices at the Stoop - but they are now among the
candidates to fill Robertson’s shoes with the All Blacks.
Robertson will be in demand throughout the world. He spent three
years in Perpignan as a player and will no doubt have a host of
offers from clubs in France and Japan.
The club have already expressed their interest in speaking to
Robertson and they should be making approaches immediately.
During his trophy-filled days at the Crusaders, Robertson had a
reputation as a coach who encouraged players to step out with a
smile on their face.
He would not shout or overload his players with instructions
which, in many ways, seems like the perfect fit for the
Harlequins approach.
It is an opportunity that is too good to miss."
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: Archquin
Date: January 15, 2026, 3:46 pm
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> Of the two, I think I’d prefer Rennie.
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He'd certainly settle your stomach more 🙄
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: connaughtquin
Date: January 15, 2026, 4:19 pm
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I'm wary of someone who has been axed with 2 years of his
contract left plus with rumours of an unhappy dressing room.
IMHO Vern Cotter has more experience and would be my choice
although I've not heard if he is a better breakdancer than Scott
Robertson?
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: connaughtquin
Date: January 15, 2026, 4:46 pm
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HTML https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/robertsons-departure-could-herald-the-biggest-shake-up-in-new-zealand-rugby-history/
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: Rocker
Date: January 15, 2026, 4:47 pm
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I'd have him in a heartbeat 👍
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Re: Scott Robertson
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: January 15, 2026, 5:17 pm
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--- Quote from: connaughtquin link ---
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> I'm wary of someone who has been axed with 2 years of his
contract left plus with rumours of an unhappy dressing room.
>
> IMHO Vern Cotter has more experience and would be my choice
although I've not heard if he is a better breakdancer than Scott
Robertson?
>
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Rennie's coaching experience is up and down enough to be a
breakdancer. Great at the Chiefs early on then mediocre; did
very well at Glasgow; got embarrassed at the Wallabies and
replaced by Eddie Jones...
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