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<p>Philpott taught me at school. He was sound enough, but not particularly inspiring.</p>
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<p>Robertson or Matson. Both have won provincial titles with Canterbury. Robertson has a successful Junior World Cup on his resume, whilst Matson has experience as a SR Assistant Coach. I suspect it will be Robertson, and mainly because after an extended period with no titles the Crusaders board may want some new blood and new ideas. In saying that, Matson would do a great job if given the chance.</p>
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<p>I'd much prefer Robertson.</p>
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<p>I heard Matson talk at a fundraser thing a couple of years back, he came across as an absolute moron.</p>
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<p>I'd much prefer Robertson.</p>
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<p>I heard Matson talk at a fundraser thing a couple of years back, he came across as an absolute moron.</p>
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<p>Nice but Dim would be a good description, loved using the jargon and big words but didnt seem to have any ideas of his own. </p>
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<p>I'd prefer Robertson too. In saying that Matson's title winning season with Canterbury was very impressive. From memory we played a really great style of Rugby and he was also rebuilding at the same time. However I think we need some new blood at the Crusaders and a line needs to be drawn on the Blackadder era.</p> -
<p>Penney reckons he's no hope for either the Highlanders or Crusaders.</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(230,230,230);">Penney had been mooted as a contender to step into Jamie Joseph's shoes but he told the </span><i>Otago Daily Times</i><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(230,230,230);"> yesterday he would not be considered for the job.</span></p>
<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(230,230,230);">Penney said he was not in the loop for the job and was not in a position to consider himself for the post.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(230,230,230);">Asked if he was chasing the Crusaders head coaching position, given Todd Blackadder is moving on at the end of the season, he said that was also unlikely.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(230,230,230);">He declined further comment.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/379520/rugby-penney-latest-coach-rule-himself-out'>http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/379520/rugby-penney-latest-coach-rule-himself-out</a></p> -
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<p>Jesus.</p>
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<p>If Razor sounds like a genius in comparison, then Tabai's really in planktown! :)</p>
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<p>I really like Robertsons passion. Have heard him speak on the radio a few times and he mentions things like pride in the jersey quite a lot.</p>
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<p>I think we are seeing his influence on the team this year.</p>
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<p>He's also followed a traditional path to get there, Schoolboy coaching followed by a lengthy stint in Club footy as coach of Sumner (he really excelled here, turning a struggling club into a force), then NPC. So has paid his dues.</p>
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<p>But agree he probably isn't the sharpest guy around.</p>
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<p>Aren't you guys forgetting someone? Crusaders legend, former Crusaders assistant, now in his 5th year as a Super head coach. Also a (short) stint overseas....</p>
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<p>Darryl Gibson might become available soon....</p>
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Wild card option: Aaron Mauger is doing a good job with Leicester.
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<p>Dave Hewett wants the job, too!<br>
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<p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Former All Blacks prop Dave Hewett eager for Crusaders' 2017 head coach role</strong></span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Crusaders assistant coach Dave Hewett has confirmed today he'll apply for the head coach role next year - and may leave the franchise if he misses out.</strong></span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The former All Blacks prop told ONE News he is "red and black through and through" and wants the top job when Todd Blackadder leaves at the end of the season.</span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">He said he had not applied for the Highlanders head coach position - to be vacated by Japan bound Jamie Joseph - and that if he misses out at the Crusaders he "may go elsewhere".</span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It was announced last November that Blackadder, who took over from Robbie Deans in 2009, would step aside at the end of the 2016 season.</span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hewett played 22 Tests for the All Blacks and 71 matches for the Crusaders' Super Rugby franchise.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Video (interview): </span></span><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/former-all-blacks-prop-dave-hewett-eager-crusaders-2017-head-coach-role'>https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/former-all-blacks-prop-dave-hewett-eager-crusaders-2017-head-coach-role</a></p> -
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<p>Philpott taught me at school. He was sound enough, but not particularly inspiring.</p>
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<p>This has no relevance to the thread, but I thought I'd share it anyway...</p>
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<p>This has no relevance either but he was a real enforcer in club rugby. Not so much in NPC. </p> -
<p>Spoke to a mate over the weekend who works within the Crusaders organistaion and seems to know what's going on.</p>
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<p>Apparently Joe Schmidt has applied and is very keen.</p>
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<p>The players choice is Scott Robertson.</p>
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<p>Surely you would take Schmidt over Robertson?</p>
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<p>Yeah very happy Schmidt has applied. </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>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>For Schmidt? hell yes</p>
