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Hadden, 54, lost his job after four years in charge on Monday night and the SRU revealed they would immediately begin the search for his successor.

Former England boss Andy Robinson - currently in charge of Edinburgh - is the front-runner for the role, while Glasgow counterpart Sean Lineen is also thought to be in the frame.

There had been whisperings of a snap appointment but SRU chief executive Gordon McKie has promised an "open and exhaustive process" to identify the best man for the job.

He said: "We will be advertising the post, initially on our own website next week and through other appropriate rugby channels.

"Recruitment will be a wide-ranging, extensive process in Scotland and beyond. We will bring together a panel comprising of suitable rugby expertise to assist in identifying the best candidate.

"The timescale is still being finalised but I would stress that Scotland's next international will be played in November and this affords us some time to ensure we secure the right person.

"This appointment is important for Scottish Rugby and the supporters and will not be rushed as we plan fully for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand."

Former Scotland head coach Jim Telfer questioned Robinson's credentials - but admitted there is no home-grown candidate for the role.

Robinson won only nine of his 22 matches in charge of England after replacing World Cup-winning boss Sir Clive Woodward in 2004 and resigned in November 2006.