Tony Brown, the Springboks assistant coach, has revealed that former All Blacks fly-half Scott Robertson made a desperate attempt to lure him back to New Zealand before the All Blacks' sacking. Brown, who is committed to honouring his contract with the Springboks, expressed frustration that New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks didn't reach out to him two years ago after he left his position with Japan. Despite this, he remains open to coaching the All Blacks in the future, and even had discussions with Razor (presumably referring to Rassie Erasmus) about potentially joining the team. However, he ultimately decided to stay with the Springboks, where he plans to finish his contract, which runs through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. This decision comes after Robertson was sacked as All Blacks head coach, leading to speculation about Brown's potential return to New Zealand. Erasmus, the Springboks coach, has dispelled these rumours, and Brown has confirmed his loyalty to the Springboks. The article also touches on the process of selecting Robertson and Jamie Joseph as the main candidates for the All Blacks coaching position, and the frustration felt by Brown at the timing of the opportunity. It concludes with a call for the All Blacks to follow Erasmus' lead in coaching, and a warning from Victor Matfield about player power concerns.
