All Blacks head coach Robertson 'emotional' as he recalls his Irish past
While this is Scott Robertson's first time bringing his All Blacks team to Ireland, the country had a formative influence on his career, both as a player and a coach.
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While this is Scott Robertson's first time bringing his All Blacks team to Ireland, the country had a formative influence on his career, both as a player and a coach.
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