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'Anything about the hype of the game?' Grinning Crusaders coach Scott Robertson turns tables on reporters

February 14, 2019

Robertson asked media whether they were going to ask him any questions about the Blues clash on Saturday night.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson turned the tables on reporters during a media session in Christchurch this afternoon.

Midway through question time with reporters, Robertson asked the media if they had any questions about his side's Super Rugby season opener against the Blues on Saturday in Auckland.

"Anything about the hype of the game? It's supposed to be a big game or?" asked Robertson.

"Do you want me to ask questions?"

Reporters had earlier asked Robertson about his players, Ma’a Nonu’s return to New Zealand rugby and his relationship with Blues coach Leon MacDonald, but little about the Eden Park clash. 

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