Interim role: Scott Johnson
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Scott Johnson will take on the role of Scotland's interim head coach for the Six Nations and the summer tour of South Africa.
The announcement was made today by Scottish Rugby's CEO Mark Dodson, who confirmed that the global recruitment search to identify a permanent successor to Andy Robinson is ongoing.
Robinson stepped down after Scotland lost their three EMC Tests last month, bringing an end to his three-year tenure in the post.
"Scott has a wealth of experience of international rugby, which was instrumental in his appointment earlier this year as our senior assistant coach," said Dodson.
"He has coached with Australia, Wales and the USA and knows what it is to prepare teams to win on the international battleground.
"Scott knows our players and coaches well and is determined to hit the ground running with a successful RBS 6 Nations Championship."
Johnson will work alongside existing assistant coach Matt Taylor (defence) and specialists Duncan Hodge (kicking and catching) and Massimo Cuttitta (scrummaging) to prepare the team. An interim forwards coach will also be appointed in due course.
"It's an honour to take charge of the national team for our imminent campaign," said Johnson.
"I will be doing everything I can to bring the best out of our players as we all seek to achieve winning performances."
Comments
paulynz says...
Who's scott johnson?
Posted 01:07 22nd December 2012
APV1 says...
O Flower of Scotland,
When will we see
A coach again,
Who fought and died for,
Your thistle-blue jersey,
And stood with them:
Proud Tartan Army,
And sent them homeward,
Successful again?
Posted 14:08 21st December 2012
rugbylover says...
Frying pan into...............
What a prat this person is.
C'mon Scotland!
What about Lineen?
Posted 13:29 21st December 2012
jontheref says...
I'll try again!
Hope for Scotlands sake it is very interim!
Johnson does not have a good track record of staying anywhere.
letf the USA head coach position after committing to them.
Then has the gall to criticize a player for doing the same!
Looks like he got a haircut for the interview!
maybe he is serious.
:-)
Posted 08:35 21st December 2012
Michtymauler says...
Typical tight arse attitude from the SRU... Saving a wage for six months!! Get a grip and get a coach woth a decent pedigree and two more professional teams otherwise Scottish rugby is going to continue sliding down the rankings!!
Posted 01:53 21st December 2012
Jp07 says...
Bad to worse
Posted 18:53 20th December 2012
Warrior7 says...
Maybe Alex Grove can finally aim to create a Scotland career, now that Robinson has gone.
Posted 14:42 20th December 2012
ArmchairGeneral says...
Another good coach. Bit of Ozzie attack orientated positivity may refresh the players.
Posted 12:04 20th December 2012
carpelone says...
Scotland, the Grave.
Posted 11:20 20th December 2012
atg77 says...
The right choice. Johnson has a strong tactical nouse and understanding of the game.
Posted 10:48 20th December 2012