The defending champions, the Crusaders are kicking off their Super Rugby title defence on Friday with a clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin.  

It’s a contrast to this time last year, as they were entering the season having missed the playoffs. 

Head Coach Rob Penney joined Piney ahead of the season to discuss the emotional shift from last season to now, and why it took him so long to commit to another season. 

“I took time because I just wanted to make sure that it was the right thing for everybody,” he told Piney. 

“I hoped it would be an opportunity to do another year with this great group of young men, and the wonderful coaching and management group I’ve got.  

“It’s a real privilege and honour to turn up every day and I’m fortunate to be given another year.” 

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The defending champions, the Crusaders are kicking off their Super Rugby title defence on Friday with a clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin. &nbsp;
It’s a contrast to this time last year, as they were entering the season having missed the playoffs.&nbsp;
Head Coach Rob Penney joined Piney ahead of the season to discuss the emotional shift from last season to now, and why it took him so long to commit to another season.&nbsp;
“I took time because I just wanted to make sure that it was the right thing for everybody,” he told Piney.&nbsp;
“I hoped it would be an opportunity to do another year with this great group of young men, and the wonderful coaching and management group I’ve got. &nbsp;
“It’s a real privilege and honour to turn up every day and I’m fortunate to be given another year.”&nbsp;
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Rob Penney: Crusaders Head Coach on another season coaching the team, their title defence

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