Sacked All Blacks head coach to take on Wales as he lands new roleThe former New Zealand boss is back in rugby after being sensationally axed last monthView Image Robertson has landed a new role weeks after being sacked as New Zealand bossFormer New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson will help lead the Barbarians when they take on Wales this summer. ‌Robertson will be joined in the coaching group by Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi and his assistant Kenny Lynn, as well as Racing 92 head coach and former France prop Patrice Collazo. Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said: “It’s always exciting to face the BaaBaas, and we are looking forward to hosting them in South Africa for the second year in a row — this time at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where we have traditionally enjoyed fantastic support. ‌“The key for us, however, will be to focus on our structures and what we want to achieve on the field.

Source: Daily Mirror February 24, 2026 16:41 UTC