Blackadder, Hammett to coach Crusaders

[jargan83]

Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder and ex-Canterbury teammate Mark Hammett have been picked to succeed Wallabies coach Robbie Deans at the helm of the Crusaders Super 14 side, a newspaper report said.

The pair are expected to be assisted by another former Crusaders stalwart, Daryl Gibson, the Dominion Post reported.

A Crusaders spokeswoman was unable to confirm the report on Tuesday afternoon.

Blackadder had a playing and coaching stint in Scotland after wrapping up his New Zealand playing career in 2001.

Read more...

[Flamethrower]

I wonder if they will call Mark Hammett "Baldrick"??

"I Have a Cunning Plan!"

[jargan83]

"I have a Cunning Plan...................................."

[KenyaQuin]

Blackadder to coach Crusaders
From correspondents in Wellington, New Zealand
July 23, 2008 FORMER New Zealand captain Todd Blackadder was named to take over as coach of reigning Super 14 champions the Crusaders, following the departure of Robbie Deans.

Blackadder, who has been coaching provincial team Tasman since last year, said he was delighted to be returning to the Crusaders which he joined as captain in 1996, the team's first year.

The 36-year-old led the Crusaders to three Super rugby titles until leaving in 2001, and played 12 Tests for the All Blacks, including 10 as captain.

“I have a passionate desire to keep the Crusaders at the pinnacle of world rugby, to build on the legacy of the past, and to freshen, stimulate and lead the organisation into the future,” Blackadder said in a statement.