All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is set to be axed from the role two years into the job, according to reports. The Irish Independent and 1News both report that an announcement will be made today that Robertson will be fired. It comes a day after the Herald reported a possible player revolt and a scathing end-of-year review. Last December the Herald revealed widespread internal frustrations from players and support staff following the All Blacks’ failed Grand Slam tour. That feedback has now come through loud and clear in the All Blacks internal review, leaving New Zealand Rugby (NZR) hierarchy under serious pressure to deliver sweeping coaching changes. The Herald understands the most critical feedback of the All Blacks coaching, culture and environment stems from senior players, with frustrations building throughout Scott Robertson’s two-year tenure. Robertson and his leading assistant Scott Hansen are among those to receive critical feedback. Issues have been evident on the field with the All Blacks displaying wild inconsistencies, third-quarter fades, struggling attack, high-ball vulnerabilities and defensive lapses. Two assistant coaches, Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland, voluntarily departing in the last two years sparked red-flag concerns, too. Robertson’s current contract runs through until the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Highlanders and All Blacks XV coach Jamie Joseph would be favourite to replace Robertson as head coach. More to come...