Andy Robinson in shock resignation as former Scotland coach quits World Cup opponents Romania

Former Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has surprisingly resigned from the same post with the Romania national team.

Andy Robinson has stepped down as head coach of Romania ahead of facing Scotland in next year's World Cup. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

The 58-year-old Englishman had been preparing his squad to take part in Rugby World Cup 2023 in France next year.

There they will be in Pool B alongside Scotland, but Robinson will not be with them having said: “I feel that I have taken the Romanian team as far as I can after a series of disappointing results in the last six months on and off the field.”

Eugen Apjok has taken over as head coach while Scotsman Stevie Scott is staying on as forwards coach.