Wallabies hire former All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron as assistant coach

Experienced Kiwi worked with All Blacks for more than 200 Tests.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: Scrum coach Mike Cron. Pic: Hannah Peters, Getty Images

Experienced former All Blacks assistant coach Mike Cron will take charge of the Wallabies scrum under new coach Joe Schmidt.

The New Zealander, widely known as the “scrum doctor” for his set-piece expertise, helped prepare the All Blacks pack for more than 200 Tests and most recently worked as a consultant for global governing body World Rugby.