What these statements reveal about Robertson’s rule, however, is the part that intrigues me.
I’m not sure what advantages Ian Foster, Roberston’s predecessor as All Blacks coach, had. However, I am well aware that his lack of divine blessing was one of his shortcomings.
Attending a Steve Hansen press conference on a Sunday would allow you to come away from the event with five stories ready for print right away and a few more for a rainy day.
Whether speaking to opponents, officials, referees, or the general public, Hansen was affable, honest, and cognizant of his target audiences.