Scott Robertson replaces Todd Blackadder at Crusaders

Scott Robertson has been confirmed as the next Crusaders coach after accepting a three-year contract.

New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders have announced that Robertson, a former All Blacks and Crusaders loose forward, will replace Todd Blackadder who announced before the current Super Rugby season began that he will be leaving the Christchurch-based club at the end of the current season.

Robertson is expected to give his services to the side until 2019.