The All Blacks head coaching vacancy came too late for Vern Cotter's consideration.

The Blues head coach will switch to the Queensland Reds for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby seasons.

Cotter meets NZR's criteria, having coached Fiji and Scotland, but was blindsided Scott Robertson's axing.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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The All Blacks head coaching vacancy came too late for Vern Cotter's consideration.
The Blues head coach will switch to the Queensland Reds for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby seasons.
Cotter meets NZR's criteria, having coached Fiji and Scotland, but was blindsided Scott Robertson's axing.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Vern Cotter being ruled out as the next All Blacks coach

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