New Crusaders coach
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<p>In fairness, he is a demi-god in Ireland (or at least in the Pale), so they would probably acquiesce if he asked to be let off early. He has a son with quite bad epilepsy, and if that was part of the reason to move back home, I doubt the IRFU would stand in his way. Would be a PR disaster in Ireland for them if they insisted he see out his contract ahead of his son's well-being.</p>
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<p>I would he happy enough, but I would want "Leinster-style" rugby from his HEC success days, rather than the percentage kicking rugby that has typified much of his Irish reign.</p> -
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<p>But the Crusaders have a history of always picking their coach from within the region. Will they finally break that tradition? I think they should.</p>
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<p>Depends on who applies and what their plans are.</p>
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<p>I don't think there's anything particularly broken at the Crusaders that we need a massive change in direction. We will undoubtedly get some fine-tuning on Toddy's little ways with whomever might be chosen from within the region.</p>
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<p>I certainly don't think we should take someone from outside the region just for the sake of it. </p> -
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<p>When is the hammetuer off contract?</p>
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<p>Hammer is contracted as Assistant Coach with the Mako$ for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.</p>
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<p>Don't know about his Sunwolves' gig, but I reckon he'll be there next year</p> -
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Hammer is contracted as Assistant Coach with the Mako$ for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.<br><br>
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<p>Who is actually making this decision? Riach and the board I assume - not to sure with the new commercial arrangements with the franchises? One would think that it is almost incumbent on the NZRU to ensure nepotism wouldn't win the day if Schmidt did indeed reply.</p>
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<p>Mark Watson was having a rant about NZ not doing enough to keep Rennie And JJ and putting the boot into Umaga...interestingly he never mentioned anything about keeping Blackadder....<br><br>
I only started listening a bit into the peice but it almost sounded like he was saying Rennie and JJ should be offered loads to go to the Blues?<br><br>
He even mentioned it on the show, he is the Twattue of the radio.</p> -
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<p>Yes, contracted until June 2017, apparently.</p>
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<p>I read a quote from Schmidt last year where he said he would reassess his future with Ireland after their tour to SA. That suggests he has an out-clause in his contract.</p> -
<p>The Blues would be unstoppable if everything (or even a few things) NZME media (Herald, Radio Sport etc.) called for came to pass. They could have three of the world's best 10s and be able to hire many of the world's best head coaches simply to be video analysts.</p>
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<p>Who is actually making this decision? Riach and the board I assume - not to sure with the new commercial arrangements with the franchises? One would think that it is almost incumbent on the NZRU to ensure nepotism wouldn't win the day if Schmidt did indeed reply.</p>
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<p>What? - The NZRU should over-ride the appointment process to ensure that Schmidt gets the job, because he's at least as good as Coach of the Year Pat Lam? </p>
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<p>Can't say I've much followed Schmidt's progress, but I did note that on the biggest stage, in the World Cup QF vs Argentina, his team "Did Not Get It Done!" </p>
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<p>Doubtless a good coach, but I'm inclined to think that he is not Helen Keller's teacher (The Miracle Worker).</p> -
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<p>Mark Watson was having a rant about NZ not doing enough to keep Rennie And JJ and putting the boot into Umaga...interestingly he never mentioned anything about keeping Blackadder....<br><br>
I only started listening a bit into the peice but it almost sounded like he was saying Rennie and JJ should be offered loads to go to the Blues?<br><br>
He even mentioned it on the show, he is the Twattue of the radio.</p>
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<p>I cannot listen to Mark Watson for more than about 5 minutes. I often start to listen to him when I am driving and I always get more and more annoyed until I switch over in disgust. </p>
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<p>And bear in mind that I used to quite like Deaker, so my tolerance for shit stirrers on the radio is quite high</p> -
So you don't think NZ should be doing more to keep successful coaches in the country?
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<p>So you don't think NZ should be doing more to keep successful coaches in the country?</p>
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<p>What exactly do you propose then, for the likes of Rennie, JJ, Blackadder, shall we add in Gatland, Schmidt, Cotter too? </p>
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<p>I agree with trying, but it a small market place here in NZ, so not sure what you thnk can be done?</p> -
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<p>Yeah, agreed Chris. For all the plaudits, Argentina smashed them in the quarterfinal.</p>
<p>It seems the team were too reliant on a couple of excellent senior player,and when those players were injured, the team fell apart.</p>
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<p>The flip side to that argument is Schmidt developed a gameplan that maximised the abilities of his squad. Once people with any ability were injured, they were fucked. He did coach an Ireland team that beat the All Blacks for 80 odd minutes...</p>
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<p>Certainly when he was coaching Leinster they were pretty handy.</p> -
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What exactly do you propose then, for the likes of Rennie, JJ, Blackadder, shall we add in Gatland, Schmidt, Cotter too? <br><br>
I agree with trying, but it a small market place here in NZ, so not sure what you thnk can be done?</p></blockquote>
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Haven't thought too much about it to be honest. On the surface it does seem disappointing that those two coaches are going overseas while the Blues remain a bit of a basket case. But then again, has coaching been the problem at the Blues? -
<p>There are ITM Cup winning coaches such as Scott Robertson, Colin Cooper and Tabai Matson waiting patiently in NZ for Super Rugby gigs who can't get a look in right now. The reality is that as a country and we have a massive oversupply of talented coaches, and only 2-3 coaching jobs (All Black Head Coach a 2 x Assistant Coaches) that have genuine prestige and pay wages anywhere comparable to the NH. So every 2 or 3 years we're going to have to get used to losing another handful of talented young coaches. I just hope we can figure out a way to retain Dave Rennie and Scott Robertson, because I think they're two of the best coaches in NZ right now.</p>
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<p>The transition appears to be NPC, Super Rugby, go OS, come back for the Big Gig. Pray you got your timing right.</p>
