Mark Hammett is set to leave the Hurricanes at the end of the season regardless of where the Canes finish this Super Rugby season.
Hammett made the announcement public today saying that the time was right to make this decision and made the usual comments about how the job has been stressful for his family and how he is proud of what he has achieved with the Hurricanes over the last 4 seasons.
Hammett's tenure in the Central North Island's Super Rugby franchise has been controversial to say the least - the way he ushered out Hurricanes legends and stalwarts, Ma'a Nonu and Andrew Hore certainly made him highly unpopular in Wellington - and not particularly successful - no playoff appearances in 4 seasons - although it does warrant a pass mark for the way he brought up the likes of Ardie and Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, Brad Shields, Dane Coles, etc. into top flight provincial rugby.
The former Crusaders and All Blacks hooker hasn't said where he will head to next although the Crusaders could very well be the next destination especially if Todd Blackadder leaves at the end of the season - Hammett has always been highly regarded in red and black country and given it is home, it would be a match made in heaven.
Who will be the next Canes coach? Watch this space.
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