Crusaders boss and former New Zealand captain Todd Blackadder wants to coach the All Blacks – but not just yet. Richard Knowler reports for The Press.
"Blackadder has dismissed speculation he will apply for the vacant All Blacks head coach's job after Graham Henry yesterday stood down.
"Despite taking over from Robbie Deans as Crusaders coach in 2009 and taking the side to this year's final against the Queensland Reds after making the semis in the previous two seasons he still believes he needs to prove himself as a Super Rugby coach.
"I'm keen to do it one day ... but the time is probably not quite right at the moment. I think I'm still learning a bit."
"Following the All Blacks' World Cup win it is expected Henry's assistant Steve Hansen, who has confirmed he wants Henry's spot, will be the New Zealand Rugby Union's choice. Henry's other assistant, Wayne Smith, has already confirmed he will join Dave Rennie and Tom Coventry at the Chiefs."
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