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Scott Hansen will take over as Crusaders head coach in 2026, replacing Rob Penney at the helm of the Christchurch franchise. Hansen served as an All Blacks assistant under Ian Foster before that regime was cleared out following the 2023 World Cup. The appointment brings him back to a franchise he knows well, having previously worked in the Crusaders system. Penney's tenure has delivered mixed results since he inherited the post-Robertson rebuild. The move represents a return to familiar territory for Hansen as New Zealand Rugby reshuffles its provincial coaching deck.
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