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Crusaders coach Robbie Deans has confirmed for the first time that he is looking at leaving Super Rugby's most successful franchise when he comes off contract in June.
Deans has been linked with a move to South Africa's Stormers and up to now he has refused to comment on the speculation.
However, Deans concedes he is looking to move on from the Crusaders, with whom he has won four Super rugby titles with since taking over from Wayne Smith in 2000.
He said he will make those decisions in time and will be seeking a new challenge in the shorter term.
Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph confirmed the Waratahs will target Deans as a successor to Ewen McKenzie if the Waratahs coach is elevated to the Wallabies job next year.
Current Wallabies coach John Connolly is expected to stand down after this year's World Cup, however, The Telegraph also reported Deans could be on the shortlist as his replacement.
- NZ HERALD, NEWSTALK ZB
