Exodus 2016
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="551975" data-time="1452568218">
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<p>Ridiculous comment about Tom Taylor. How does that help his performance in any way?</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">"I have the impression that Tom Taylor, an All Black, trembles each time he has a penalty attempt," Boudjellal said.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You sir are a dick</span></p>
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<p>And if there is one aspect of rugby Taylor shouldn't be worried about, it is his kicking. He had the best stats for awhile didn't he? Or did even that go downhill?</p> -
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<p>As he notes tho' thats exactly what he bought in terms of Wilkenson & he was fantastic. Really outstanding. Same with Matt Gittau</p>
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<p>He's bought a few massive semi retired players & they have been among the top performers in Europe, so when he buys others & they don't give a shit he gets miffed.</p>
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<p>Yeah, he resurrected Juan Smith's career.</p> -
<p>Looks like Jamie Joseph's new job will be announced today:</p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11577070'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11577070</a></p> -
<p>Confirmed</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/76105080/joseph-confirmed-as-japan-coach'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/76105080/joseph-confirmed-as-japan-coach</a></p> -
<p>Good for him, six seasons is a good stint and that one horror season aside, he's done an incredible job in what was once probably the hardest coaching job in the country. Hope he follows up Eddie's success and does a kick ass job.</p>
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<p>Sucks for the Landers that he's leaving but at least he's made the announcement nice and early, so they've got plenty of time to pick a new one and let him make whatever changes he wants to make.</p> -
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<p>Good for him, six seasons is a good stint and that one horror season aside, he's done an incredible job in what was once probably the hardest coaching job in the country. Hope he follows up Eddie's success and does a kick ass job.</p>
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<p>Sucks for the Landers that he's leaving but at least he's made the announcement nice and early, so they've got plenty of time to pick a new one and let him make whatever changes he wants to make.</p>
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<p>Hopefully Tony Brown wants to step up. I would like to see him in a head coach position with an eye to the future and possible AB coaching team of Umaga, Brown, Rangi in a while.</p> -
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<p>Hopefully Tony Brown wants to step up. I would like to see him in a head coach position with an eye to the future and possible AB coaching team of Umaga, Brown, Rangi in a while.</p>
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<p>We'd probably want a forwards coach, too. Scott Robertson would be another All Black you could throw in. Other options include Filo Tiatia and Mark Hammett </p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="bobily" data-cid="553623" data-time="1453329642">
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<p>We'd probably want a forwards coach, too. Scott Robertson would be another All Black you could throw in. Other options include Filo Tiatia and <strike>Mark Hammett </strike></p>
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<p>I think for rugby everywhere it was crucial Japan captured the momentum from RWC 2015 and got a good coach with Eddie departing.</p>
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<p>I think they've done very well with Joseph - strong track record, has lived/coached/played in Japan. Obviously Highlanders fans won't love it but I think Tony Brown could be well placed to carry on the culture that Joseph has built (ala Gibson at the Tahs, although proof will be in the pudding for both).</p> -
<p>From what I've been told Tony Brown doesn't want the top gig. </p>
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<p>He believes wants to remain a hands on coach and would much rather stick with the assistant role. </p>
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<p>The only coach I can see in New Zealand who would be a good fit is Scott Robertson, so I hope Clarky and the rest of the Highlanders set up hunt him. Although the timing could be a bit tough and he may end up with the Crusaders gig. </p>
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<p>If we can't get Scott Robertson then I would look overseas. </p>
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<p>The franchise doesn't need a coach to rebuild things, it needs a coach who can fit into the systems already in place. </p> -
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<p>From what I've been told Tony Brown doesn't want the top gig. </p>
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<p>He believes wants to remain a hands on coach and would much rather stick with the assistant role. </p>
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<p>The only coach I can see in New Zealand who would be a good fit is Scott Robertson, so I hope Clarky and the rest of the Highlanders set up hunt him. Although the timing could be a bit tough and he may end up with the Crusaders gig. </p>
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<p>If we can't get Scott Robertson then I would look overseas. </p>
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<p>The franchise doesn't need a coach to rebuild things, it needs a coach who can fit into the systems already in place. </p>
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<p>He can stay in Japan, the Highlanders don't need to be wrecked. </p>
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Robbie?
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<p>Bring him in, he can chase Ben Smith and Naholo to the Chiefs (they are both so fucking disruptive)</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="553699" data-time="1453347197">
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<p>Bring him in, he can chase Ben Smith and Naholo to the Chiefs (they are both so fucking disruptive)</p>
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<p>Nah, Ben Smith and Aaron Smith. Gotta work on completing our set of AB halfbacks.</p> -
<p>halfbacks we got, outside backs we need (and tight forwards now too i guess)</p>
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<p>as an aside, if SBW wasn't off chasing different silverware, would any team have a better inside back combination than TKB, Cruden, SBW and Ngatai?</p> -
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<p>halfbacks we got, outside backs we need (and tight forwards now too i guess)</p>
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<p>as an aside, if SBW wasn't off chasing different silverware, would any team have a better inside back combination than TKB, Cruden, SBW and Ngatai?</p>
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<p>A Smith, Sopoaga, Fekitoa & B Smith moved to 13 where he should be....</p>
