Scott Robertson has confirmed he was disappointed to miss out on the All Blacks job because he saw himself in the role and doing a great job.

The Crusaders coach said he would get another crack at it, but in the meantime was focused on the upcoming Super Rugby campaign.

Robertson says there was an initial disappointment, and then he had to find out the reasons why or what could he have done differently.

He says it wasn't his time to coach the All Blacks and will get another crack at it and now it's his chance to bring all that energy into the Crusaders.