Thread: Wallabies Lose In Mendoza

Originally Posted by disco man

Very big call that one,They were not superstars when he got there far from it. He developed them into the team they became. To think he just walked in there and it was easy is just so far from the truth. At that stage Auckland and Wellington were the dominate teams not Canterbury. He took super rugby to a level that no other coach did.

Didn't he take over in 2000 when they had already won two titles?

Originally Posted by bob10

Robbie Deans was a very good coach, he just didn't have the right rugby culture for success in Aus. Bob

I don't think he could adapt his coaching style. Just because it worked in Super Rugby is no guarantee it will work at international level.

Calls are this side of the ditch we need to be wary. Interesting take from Mehrtens. Are they going to fade with a whimper, or come back kicking and biting and big plays all over?

Mehrtens: Be wary of wounded Wallabies | Stuff.co.nz


Another one. Experimentation with new players...?

All Blacks: Hansen hints at surprise picks for Brisbane test

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news...ectid=11341796

Originally Posted by bob10

Robbie Deans was a very good coach, he just didn't have the right rugby culture for success in Aus. Bob

It would seem neither does Mckenzie who also was a very successful club coach. So who in Australia can do the job?

Win or lose, the Wallabies are focused. And determined, Bob


Bledisloe Cup 2014: Will Genia, Quade Cooper to start on Wallabies bench for crucial Test


A little bit of naval gazing [ John Eales name is being whispered as team manager]


ARU cost-cutting to blame for lack of support for Ewen McKenzie with urgent changes needed


They will make a game of it [ if they can get their defensive pattern right]


Bledisloe Cup 2014: Wallabies hold meeting to clear the air ahead of Test with All Blacks


3D Analysis: Wallabies defence goes missing | Rugby at The Roar TV

Originally Posted by TerryO

It would seem neither does Mckenzie who also was a very successful club coach. So who in Australia can do the job?

You don't understand, the culture I'm talking about comes from the different Unions, and management. Not every Union in Australia is on the same page. For example, Sydney clubs were adamant there wouldn't be a 2nd tier comp. like the ITM , because that would mean teams such as Randwick & Eastwood taking a back seat. That the ARU got the NRC up & running must have put some very influential noses out of joint. The ARU, in their wisdom, to cut costs, took away the role of team manager , and split the responsibilities around. Every successful Wallaby side has had a high profile team manager, to take some load off the Coach. The ARU are going back to that, so some good will come out of this, after all. McKenzie is the man for the job, he just needs to be allowed to coach, without the politics. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger, Bob

Yep, some interesting reading there Bob. Didn't realize Ewen devolved some roles to increase his. Genia (and maybe Cooper) coming in can only bring some added sting. Bring on the weekend. Got a furiously busy week ahead and this game is going to be something to slow down for and look forward to.

I'm looking forward to it as well ...