Waldrom the first casualty on NZ’s poor showing

New Zealand 7s interim coach Scott Waldrom is the first casualty of New Zealand's poor showing at the men's World Rugby Sevens Series.

Just over a month after taking over as new head coach, Scotsman Clark Laidlaw has told Waldrom he's not required on the coaching staff for the 2017‑18 series which begins in Dubai on December 1 and takes in the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast next April.

Former sevens star Tomasi Cama, who was Waldrom's assistant last season after the departure of long‑time coach Gordon Tietjens, has been retained by Laidlaw.

Laidlaw said they were still trying to finalise their coaching staff and didn't rule out Waldrom being involved in a development capacity.

Waldrom, a one‑time All Black against Munster in 2008 and former NZ Sevens player, was promoted to interim coach following Tietjens' departure last September after the failed Olympic Games campaign.

Source: stuff.co