The release of Joe Schmidt in Ireland could indirectly lead to the head coaching role for Ronan O 'Gara

Joe Schmidt earlier this weekend announced that he would be leaving his position as head coach of Ireland after the 2019 Rugby World Cup – a decision that most people have seen coming.

However, no one planned to move away completely from his coaching position, thus preventing him from running for the All Blacks position, which may become vacant at the very moment he retires from his role with l & # 39; Ireland.

Although Steve Hansen has not yet made an official decision, he should move away from Schmidt after Japan 2019. But with the Irish boss in the running, who will occupy the post of leader of world rugby?

The badistant Ian Foster is one of the best candidates, but another man, who is certainly in the race, has just expressed his interest. And it's Scott Robertson, the Crusader coach.

The former All Black has won two consecutive Super Rugby titles with the team based in Canterbury, as well as a U20 World Cup with the Baby All Blacks. There is no doubt that he would be qualified for the role and he admitted that it would be silly to miss this opportunity if it presented itself.

"The work of the All Blacks does not come too often. When that happens, you really have to take a look at it, " Robertson told Reuters.

"The decision of Steve (Hansen) will play a very important role.

"The most important thing for me is patience and the ability to choose your time.

"I have a great job right now and an important decision to make in the next three or four months: what will happen in 2020, and I'll only see where the cards are with the other coaches and see what are the opportunities? "

If Robertson pbaded this step, his badistant could replace him. Some Ronan O'Gara. He will have spent two years with the Crusaders at this stage (plus four years at Racing 92) and previously said he would like to play the role of head coach when he feels ready.

Could the Super Rugby 2020 season be a perfect timing? There is no doubt that Robertson would support the man he had chosen from the other side of the world to help him. Watch this place.