While his Champion Crusaders have set the standard year in year out, Head Coach Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson has spent time reflecting on his personal journey in life and rugby as well.
After unprecedented success at age grade, domestic then Super Rugby level, Robertson was favoured by many to take over the reins as All Blacks head coach after Sir Steve Hansen’s departure post the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
The New Zealand Rugby panel at the time elected to go with then Assistant Coach Ian Foster for the top job and Robertson speaking to Izzy & Kempy For Breakfast on SENZ explained what ripples that decision has had on him personally.
“I reckon I'm a way better coach than I was three years ago … when you lose the game you reflect, when you don't get the job you reflect a lot more,” Robertson explained.
It might not have been a popular decision with New Zealand rugby fans but for himself personally, the Crusaders legend has found plenty of reasons to take a glass half full approach on the life altering non-appointment.
“I think I'm in a better place because I understand what my role is a bit more and who I am,” the 47-year-old admitted.
On the subject of age, Robertson also offered perspective about where he sees himself in the scheme of his full coaching lifespan.
“I'll go to 60, I'm only 47 so I've got 13 more years of growth."
For Kiwi rugby fans, that should be music worth breakdancing to.