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The Crusaders have appointed Scott Hansen as head coach for next year, bringing the former All Blacks assistant back to Christchurch after his exit from the national setup. Hansen replaces Rob Penney, closing another chapter in the franchise's post-dynasty churn.
Hansen's return marks a familiar face at the helm of a club searching for direction after years of dominance. His All Blacks tenure ended without ceremony — now he inherits a side that has stumbled through the wreckage of its own success. The appointment speaks to limited options as much as it does Hansen's credentials, but Christchurch has always preferred known quantities to imported vision.