@Tim said in Blues 2022:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/04/13/magnificent-world-class-coach-who-has-shaken-up-srp-and-the-intensity-problem-facing-aussie-teams/

The Blues held the Chiefs scoreless and Cully was full of praise for the impact of Joe Schmidt, the Kiwi who coached Ireland from 2013-2019 and returned to NZ as an assistant to Leon MacDonald this season.

“When you look at the Blues I’ve got two words for you – Joe Schmidt,” said Cully.

“He was hired at the start of the year. His influence is really becoming apparent.

“When they were down in Dunedin at the start of the season I watched him before the games started. He is a magnificent, world class coach and the word is that the Blues players, including their senior All Blacks are hanging on his every word, rate him incredibly highly.

“The Blues have been building for two or three years but I think Schmidt’s addition has taken them to another level.”

Tis amazing how much good coaching can do. With all respect to Tana, but the Blues have been a much better side since he stepped down from head coach.

Even back when JK was coaching, the Blues had all the talent, but just had no idea how to controll or take advantage of it.
Eg. JKs squad had the likes of, woodcock, mealamu, Charlie f, Kaino, Luatua, Braid, Pulu, Moala, Halai, Visinia, Piutau, etc etc

The Silver Fern

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