New Zealand Rugby have announced that former All Blacks centre early next year Mark Robinson will triumph Steve Tew as chief executive.
Tew, who has been chief executive as 2007 disclosed that he will resign from the job at the close of the year.
Next year, robinson, who played with with nine tests for his country, will assume the role.
He explained:”I’m truly excited by what this opportunity offers.
“I’ve got a clear vision to continue to grow the great work established under Steve’s view and recognise the substantial duty we’ve got in ensuring our game continues to flourish at all levels”
Robinson had his career blighted by a string of injuries, later he retired returning to New Zealand as chief executive of the Taranaki Rugby Union.
Among his first tasks will be to build a relationship together with Steve Hansen stepping down following the World Cup, with a new All Blacks coach.
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