Former Irish international and now Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O’Gara is putting his hand up for the head coaching role at the Super Rugby franchise, and possibly more.

Current Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson is considered a contender to take over from Steve Hansen at the All Blacks, when he steps aside after this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

O'Gara says he would be interested in being promoted and even open to joining Robertson in the All Blacks setup.

Defending Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders will now take on the Reds at 8.45pm this Saturday.

In other matches on Friday, the Hurricanes will meet the Brumbies at 6.35pm while the Rebels will take on the Highlanders at 8.45pm. On Saturday, the Chiefs take on the Sunwolves at 6.35pm.

On Sunday, the Lions will face the Bulls at 1.05am, the Sharks will meet the Stormers at 3.15am while the Jaguares will take on the Blues at 9.40am.

[Source: TVNZ]

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