“Teaching the All Blacks has been the honour of my life,” he mentioned.
“I’m extremely pleased with what this crew has achieved and of the progress we have now made. We now have introduced via a gifted group of younger gamers, strengthened the depth throughout the squad, and set stable foundations for the years forward.”
The All Blacks had been additionally crushed for less than the ninth time of their 120-year rivalry with England when Steve Borthwick’s aspect claimed a 33-19 victory within the Quilter Nations Collection in November.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) mentioned the method of discovering a alternative for Robertson, who was contracted to the top of the 2027 World Cup in Australia, will begin instantly.
The chair of the governing physique, David Kirk, thanked Robertson for his contribution to the crew, including: “As all the time, he has continued to place the All Blacks first and we respect that he has completed the arduous however proper factor in agreeing to depart.
“His ardour for the crew as each a participant and coach is obvious and his dedication to and involvement in rugby in New Zealand at each degree over an extended interval is critical. We want him properly for the long run.”
Kirk mentioned the mid-point within the Rugby World Cup cycle was the precise time to take an “intensive look” on the All Blacks’ progress underneath Robertson on and off the sphere earlier than a packed Check calendar in 2026.
New Zealand host France, Italy and Eire within the Nations Championship in July adopted by a visit to South Africa for an eight-match tour in August and September.
They then face Australia house and away within the Bledisloe Cup in October earlier than travelling to Europe in November for extra Nations Championship matches, this time in opposition to Scotland, Wales and England.
