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Joseph led the Highlanders to their solely Tremendous Rugby title in 2015 earlier than changing Eddie Jones as Japan coach in 2016.

Below his steerage, Japan reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the primary time after they hosted the event in 2019.

Incumbent coach Foster introduced earlier this month that he wouldn’t search to increase his keep past this yr’s World Cup.

Foster, who was promoted to the job after the 2019 World Cup, voiced his displeasure at New Zealand Rugby’s course of, suggesting it might be destabilising for the group.

“I felt one of the best factor for our group and for our total administration group was to have this course of accomplished after the Rugby World Cup,” Foster stated.

“That hasn’t occurred however we’ll settle for the choice and transfer on... I will not be reapplying for the job of head coach.”

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Present assistant coach Joe Schmidt – who beforehand led Eire – additionally didn’t apply.

Robertson has been appointed until the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

“Having important time to plan for 2024 and past is essential to setting the All Blacks up for achievement in the course of the subsequent World Cup cycle,” he stated.

“I’ve a job to do with the Crusaders and that might be my essential focus by means of to the completion of Tremendous Rugby, however I’ll now have the chance to work with NZR to get some key appointments in my teaching and administration group finalised, so we are able to hit the bottom operating subsequent yr.”

Robertson’s appointment was confirmed at an NZR board assembly on Tuesday.

“His teaching file speaks for itself by way of success, however what got here by means of strongly in the course of the interview course of was his revolutionary strategy to the sport, his ardour for his gamers, and his want so as to add to the All Blacks legacy,” NZR chief govt Mark Robinson stated.

“We firmly imagine he’s the suitable particular person to steer the group in 2024 and past.”

The place of All Blacks coach is taken into account near that of the New Zealand prime minister by way of strain and expectation.

“We have been very pleased with the calibre and high quality of the folks concerned and wish to thank all of those that took half within the course of,” NZR chair Dame Patsy Reddy stated.

“The choice to nominate the following All Blacks head coach forward of the Rugby World Cup was not taken evenly, however we imagine it was the suitable resolution for New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks and can set the group up for future success.

“We congratulate Scott on his appointment and look ahead to working collectively in 2024, however have additionally been clear that New Zealand Rugby’s full help this yr might be targeted on the present All Blacks teaching group as we glance towards the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.”

Robertson is but to call his teaching group and help employees.

“We’ll begin these conversations however I’ve received my most well-liked group,” he stated.

Robertson stated he spoke to Foster earlier than taking the job.

“Look we’re very skilled in that regard. The teaching career is actually brutal – my very first thing is to select up the cellphone and be a person first earlier than the rest.”

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