Scott Robertson backed for European role by former player
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Former Crusaders flanker Jordan Taufua believes his former head coach Scott Robertson could benefit from a stint overseas to aid a future application for the All Blacks role after Robertson missed out to Ian Foster.
After claiming eight provincial titles in nine years as an assistant and head coach at Canterbury and a World U20 Championship with New Zealand, the 45-year-old has led the Crusaders to three consecutive Super Rugby titles in his first three seasons in charge of the Christchurch franchise.
Robertson will lead the Crusaders in for the fourth straight season after claiming a three-peat in first three but he is undoubtedly a man in demand as his coaching stocks continue to grow.
Former Crusaders loose forward Jordan Taufua spoke up his former boss in a recent interview with the Rugby Paper. Taufua played under Robertson between 2017 and 2019 and believes a potential shift to a European club would see his success follow through into the northern hemisphere.
“Razor’s accomplished a lot in Super Rugby so if he did come here, he’d definitely make a difference,” Taufua, told the Rugby Paper.
“With his personality and energy and good views on the game, he would bring something a bit different and that could benefit him in the future.”
