Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been hinting that NZR plans to make an announcement about the All Blacks coaching role.

Robertson claimed Wednesday that the rugby-based governing body will appoint a new coach "in the next few days".

NZR followed up with a statement confirming that an announcement on the process of selecting an All Blacks coach is not imminent.

NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier says that it's likely that Scott Robertson is putting the heat on NZR to confirm a new coach, as this announcement needs to happen quickly.

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