Mallett means business

Mallett means business

30 May 2006

Western Province Rugby has reacted swiftly to reports that they have put Nick Mallett on a short leash.

A report in the Cape Times claimed that Mallett had been restricted in his duties following the disappointing Super 14 and Vodacom Cup campaigns.

An urgent press release was issued by the union in an attempt to quash the story. With reference to the headlines in the Cape Times pertaining to the curtailment of WP Director of Rugby, Nick Mallett’s powers, WP Rugby issued the following statement.

“WP Rugby embarked on a scheduled process of introspection and investigation after the Vodacom Super 14 and Vodacom Cup seasons. As part of this process and after a year in the job, Nick Mallett has evaluated the newly created position of Director of Rugby and has submitted a proposal on its future structure and functioning, to WP Rugby. Included in his submission are his views on his future involvement with the senior teams of the Province.

“Mallett has WP Rugby’s full support and WP Rugby has at no time, nor in any way, moved to curtail his influence, knowledge, vision, or guidance of rugby within the Province. WP Rugby is carefully considering Mallett’s proposal.

“All submissions made to WP Rugby as part of the review process are currently being considered and evaluated, and decisions for the good of rugby in the Province are pending.”


28 Comments

  • 1.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 12:50 pm

    “nickthreatenswprugbywithhandbag:

  • 2.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 12:56 pm

    LOL rude :mrgreen:

  • 3.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 12:56 pm

    Dammit Rudebud!

  • 4.Beertjie: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 12:58 pm

    KEO and co. While this might come as a surprise, there is a Springbok squad assembled in Bloem and the team for the World XV has been announced. Enough with the WP stories!

  • 5.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 12:59 pm

    beertjie,
    If you wanna hear more about the bulls go read the rapport!

  • 6.Swapo: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:01 pm

    Agree Beertjie…

  • 7.bigg: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:01 pm

    :mrgreen:

  • 8.Bokbafana: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:02 pm

    As per supersport site…I thought keo was always first with the news..

    NO NAME
    1. Deon Carstens
    2. Hanyani Shimange
    3. Eddie Andrews
    4. Danie Rossouw
    5. Albert van den Berg
    6. Wikus van Heerden
    7. AJ Venter
    8. Joe van Niekerk
    9. Ricky Januarie
    10. Jaco van der Westhuyzen
    11. Gaffie du Toit
    12. Jean de Villiers (captain)
    13. Jaque Fourie
    14. Andre Snyman
    15. Percy Montgomery
    RESERVES
    16. Gary Botha
    17. Lawrence Sephaka
    18. Johann Muller
    19. Pedrie Wannenburg
    20. Ruan Pienaar
    21. Wynand Olivier
    22. Brent Russell
    23. Wayne Julies

  • 9.Beertjie: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:02 pm

    Where did I mention the Bulls? I want to hear about the BOKS instead of the WP-loozers.

  • 10.Henri F: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:02 pm

    They didn’t deny what the Cape Times said.

  • 11.Ig: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:04 pm

    Ahh BokBafana

    http://www.keo.co.za/2006/05/28/white-reveals-test-hand/

    Posted Sunday ?!?!?

  • 12.Bokbafana: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:05 pm

    But not with Jean Div as capt….

  • 13.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:15 pm

    Jean Dev Captain?? Since when!! :mean:

  • 14.Kudu: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 13:18 pm

    Beertjie, Swaap

    Gaan koop die Beeld of Rapport of wat okal julle lees. As julle nie WP artikels wil lees nie, gaan na ‘n ander site. We, sure as hell, won’t miss you.

  • 15.Brickwall: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:01 pm

    Again the media embarres themselves by publishing hearsay?

  • 16.Andre_WP: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:08 pm

    Mallett is a coach , think he must start coaching again. His no use down in the cape at the moment.

  • 17.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:09 pm

    This is a union in deep trouble…

  • 18.norman: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:12 pm

    brickwall
    have youhad your breakfast
    you are always one behind for your expert knowledge which i enjoy
    cheers

  • 19.Brickwall: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:19 pm

    Norman

    Sorry bud. Did not meen to repeat somthing already said. I don’t have the time to read all posts. Glad it amuses you though.

    Cheers

  • 20.norman: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:29 pm

    brickwall earlier to day you told me to view my comments around the braai so now i am having a dig with your breakfast cheers

  • 21.Brickwall: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    Norman

    You misunderstood my comment. It was aimed at the people in parlement. Not you. I think they should keep their opinions to the braaivleis fire like we do. Meaning out of parlement.

    Cheers

  • 22.norman: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    brickwall
    thanks now i understand,go well

  • 23.Brickwall: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 14:55 pm

    Norman

    Your welcome.

  • 24.Silent Bob: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 15:43 pm

    Typical SA rugby:

    We throw our youngsters into Super 14 before they are ready.

    They have two or three good years and already they are “legends”.

    We find a bunch of 35-year old has-beens or never-weres and call them “coaches”.

    They have a few good seasons and suddenly they are too good for coaching and are made “Director of Rugby” and sit around doing ****-knows-what …

  • 25.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 16:26 pm

    WP ondersteuners is almal rugridders… :razz:

    WP threads is boring… :lol:

    Bring die Spears in die plek van WP en Stormers… :roll:

    WP suck.PUNT :evil:

  • 26.Kudu: Reply to this comment
    30 May 2006, 16:45 pm

    Suparugby,

    Feel better now ?

    Now take a pis and go sleep

  • 27.KingPaul: Reply to this comment
    31 May 2006, 10:16 am

    Suparugby

    Loop eet ‘n ui!!!!

    Wonder wie support jy??

  • 28.christian: Reply to this comment
    31 May 2006, 21:29 pm

    Don’t forget what Mallett did in 1999 WC Wales Got rid of Gary Teichman & took cripple Skinstadt. You know the rest, this oak is bad news.WP is going further down the drain. Get rid of that “OU” or else !

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