Only the best for Heyneke
4 Sep 2008
Heyneke Meyer wants to make the Leicester Tigers the best club team in the world.
Meyer and Leicester’s competitive season begins on Sunday against Gloucester. After his predecessor, Marcelo Loffreda, lasted less than a year, there is pressure on Meyer to deliver in his first season at the helm. Moreover, Meyer wants the Tigers to set the standard in the Premiership and across Europe throughout his next three years in charge.
“My long-term goal is to make Leicester the best club side in the world,” Meyer told The Guardian.
“We should be able to achieve that in my time here. When I left the Bulls after winning the Super 14 last year and failed to get the job of South Africa coach, I thought my time in rugby was over. I turned down a number of offers from international and club sides. Then Leicester came in, a club which shares my vision and values, and here I am.”
Meyer’s vision and values include success via hard work. This is epitomised by the coach’s current injury, where he ruptured his Achilles tendon during training last week. “It was a sort of race. Put it down to team-building. I will be in plaster for six weeks and then see how it goes,” he said.
With these core values in mind, Meyer will only sign players who are willing to put the collective before the individual. “We need a wing because of all the injuries we have: we will take our time because as well as being a world-class player, the guy must fit into the values of the club. Individualism must not come before the team. Every aspect of Leicester and everything we do must be totally professional,” said Meyer.
“It [the English season] will be a new experience for me, but I have watched a lot of Premiership rugby in recent years. It is different to the Currie Cup because it has 12 good teams in it. The English season is tough because three competitions overlap and you have international calls, but we have drawn up plans and we have a very strong squad,” he said.
Much has been talked about the new attacking inclinations of teams under the ELVs, but a pragmatic Meyer noted how sides have to play to their traditional strengths. “We will change tactically, improving when it comes to intensity, skill levels and try scoring, but you always have to play to your strengths.”
Meyer left South Africa having nurtured the best provincial side in the world. You wouldn’t bet against him revitalising a tiring Leicester outfit into the flagship team of Europe.
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4 Sep 2008, 14:54 pm
#249 vindicated: What is the big difference between finishing last and 2nd. Usually it is just 1 game. So usually out of all the losers Australia come 1st.
4 Sep 2008, 14:57 pm
#244 vindicated: Vindi, I’ve tried many various ways to speak to you.
the most concerning thing though… you have no comprehension of how language works. How intonation works. Basically anything to do with honour, civilness, plain regard or respect. So before this sounds like another attempt at a public beating, which you are so well known for, I’ll just stop.
If you cannot converse at times and use your discretion when to banter and when one is serious. you shouldn’t be here. You are pathetic man.
4 Sep 2008, 14:58 pm
#247 adj nm: Yes. Just as stupid as: “So by your reasoning Samoa C scored 14 points against the AB’s and SA scored nothing at Newlands. So it’s safe to assume then that Samoa C can beat SA?” I am saying Argentina could have beaten the All Blacks, because they beat France twice. My argument has nothing to do with points differences.
4 Sep 2008, 15:00 pm
#249 vindicated: No the reason why we bang on about the WC is because we have it. Its suites our argument. It is ours for 4 years come hell or high water.
Not the IRB rankings and not the 3N suites any of our arguments when we argue with a NZ-der.
When we argue with a Aussie we can use the WC, 3N and IRB rakings because ALL of them suites our argument.
NOW PRINT THIS OUT AND STICK IT AGAINST YOUR WALL.
IF you win the 3N 2008 I’ll be the firsts on this site and I will congratulate you. And then you can go on about the 3N and IRB rankings and we will still have our WC.
How does that sound?
4 Sep 2008, 15:02 pm
#251 BokEd: you’ll need to explain that one cause I dont get it
4 Sep 2008, 15:05 pm
#253 It is just a game: But its a stupid argument. How will you proof it? By having NZ play Arg today? Hell look at what SA did to Arg. Did it help us a week later in CPT?
4 Sep 2008, 15:06 pm
#254 adj nm: There is no ways the Wallabies will win the tri-nations. They were riding lady luck and the Deans myth for the begging of the year but their lack of depth and yellow underbelly has been exposed and NO team can come back from the pounding they received and win in Brisbane. All Blacks by 12 and only because they will be conservative.
4 Sep 2008, 15:06 pm
#244 vindicated: bullshit dripping down your lip.
4 Sep 2008, 15:08 pm
#249 vindicated: It’s also coming out of your nose now.
4 Sep 2008, 15:09 pm
#257 BokEd: I hear you but I’ve given someone my word that I will face up if Aus win. The fact is Aus are in with a chance. How big or small is up for debate. I’ll wait for the fat lady’s singing to end.
4 Sep 2008, 15:10 pm
#258 shooter: His regrouping – his been doing it quite a bit today.
4 Sep 2008, 15:11 pm
#255 vindicated: Sorry it was very poorly written. aaaagum – The Wallabies are pooh. The fact that their record in the 3N is very similar to Boks is proof enough that travel is a factor. Also the Wallabies don’t win the 3N much either so why harp on the fact that we finished LAST for the past 3 years. It makes no diff whether you finish 2nd or 3rd (you still lost).
4 Sep 2008, 15:12 pm
#261 adj nm: Spontaneously disconfoqie-ulated.
4 Sep 2008, 15:17 pm
#263 shooter: Vindi will be featured on KOTV after todays display. Shall we count?
4 Sep 2008, 15:18 pm
#262 BokEd:
That’s true! 2nd and 3rd are effectively the same
4 Sep 2008, 15:21 pm
#265 Richie_7: Loosers wine about their best. Winners go home and f$%k the prom queen.
Think that pretty much sums up 2nd and 3rd place.
4 Sep 2008, 15:24 pm
#264 adj nm: The problem with Vindi is that his skin is about as thick as his skull. about the same consistency as plywood. very brittle. He doesn’t realise how he comes across. What a problem for him. I agree, but he knocks himself out, and he never realises that some people are trying to be nice from time to time. keeps on making the stupidest remarks.
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4 Sep 2008, 15:32 pm
Of Australia maybe Matt Gitaue (at 10) and Mortlock will make the SA side. Nobody else I’d want to see there. Tiquiri had a good year, but generally he is useless. Thats it. Maybe 3 players good enoug to play for SA. Even thoug they beat us by a few points on the log.
If I ad to choose a team tomorrow, nobody else of Aus would make it.
4 Sep 2008, 15:32 pm
#267 shooter: can’t agree with you more.
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4 Sep 2008, 15:33 pm
#268 shooter: Those 3 players and their coach. I’ll settle for that
4 Sep 2008, 15:37 pm
#267 shooter: Boet there is nothing wrong with Vindi. Genuine Wallaby supporters are hard to find in a country where synchronised swimming is more popular than rugby union. He no doubt shares the views of many other inbred criminals and it is funny how he is championing an All Black argument.
4 Sep 2008, 15:41 pm
#266 adj nm: do you want some whine with your meal sir ?
4 Sep 2008, 15:41 pm
HAVE A LOOK AT THIS:
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From an aricle on News24:
“‘Man drought’ grips Australia
04/09/2008 09:37 – (SA)
Madeleine Coorey
Sydney – Australia is in the grip of a “man drought” where women increasingly outnumber men and a good bachelor is hard to find, according to new research from a leading demographer.
**************************************************************************************
Go and read the rest for yourself.
Cause some of them are here in SA. Arguing about unimportant things.
Can someone pls tell them: your country needs you.
Now we know why Aus lack depth in rugby. Their men are busy blogging…
LATER.
4 Sep 2008, 15:44 pm
In a perfect world Heyneke wouldnt have been my choice as Bok coach (unless Todd Louden or Eddie were his assistant) BUT he sure is better than incumbent idiot.
My only hope is that Peter DeVilliers actually bothers to learn from this season’s debacle.
He should read Argyris’s ‘Teaching smart people to learn’ – my only concern is that he may not be that smart….
4 Sep 2008, 15:45 pm
#273 Sheriff: There’s a big difference between men and boys. we’re at 6.
4 Sep 2008, 15:47 pm
#270 adj nm: Sounds as if Vindi agrees. 5
4 Sep 2008, 15:48 pm
#273 Sheriff: VINDICATED your country needs you!! we will try and get along without you, Dawn says she will even give you a lift to the airport (sorry Dawn)
4 Sep 2008, 15:50 pm
Invisiblicated is more like it. Crikey vindi. say something stupid, scratch that, just say something, I’m confident it will be rather stupid.
4 Sep 2008, 15:51 pm
#272 vindicated: you’ve now demoted yourself to a waiter?
The only Aussie carrying a bottle of champagne will be and Aussie waiter.
4 Sep 2008, 15:52 pm
Adj, supporting Freestate since 1979, I think dear vindi has been ruled TKO.
4 Sep 2008, 15:53 pm
#278 shooter: signs of life – but still flat on his back
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4 Sep 2008, 15:54 pm
#280 shooter: Yip – not much of a fight.
4 Sep 2008, 15:55 pm
#254 adj nm: Hahahaha. Good one. Just tell that vindicated. Gosh the guy just never listens does he.#243 vindicated: You know why we were the best team in the world last year? Its because we won the WC remember we were voted best team, best coach, best rugby player Bryan Habana. You can go on and on about why you think we were not but we have the medals and that little yellow cup to prove it. Now stop crying 53-8 sounds just wonderful too. Ab’s going to take your team apart next week.
4 Sep 2008, 15:56 pm
#267 shooter: why, when you cant make a convincing enough point do you turn to personal insults
Is it the sign of a man who feels the frustration of not being able to justify himself properly – is it a sign that you flawed arguement has been exposed and you have nothing else to add
and please —– Can your tell your lapdog adj nm to stop licking your nuts – its a discussing habit
4 Sep 2008, 15:56 pm
#273 Sheriff: Even if men out numbered women 2 to 1 a good bachelor will still be hard to find. They’ll all still be Aussies.
4 Sep 2008, 15:57 pm
he just went silent…. why will that be.
4 Sep 2008, 15:59 pm
oh, there you are. Which argument is that, you referring to. and ooh, how insulting you are. I understand 284 is in response 278?
4 Sep 2008, 16:00 pm
GRANT
hmmmm
same old, same old, i see
…
ok, just in case you’ve missed it, i’ve asked you to bring the article on why the boks have done so well (its on iol) to keo,
but
thus far, nothing
o, and i believe this guy agree with you guy’s point of view
…
so nothing to fear in that department!
4 Sep 2008, 16:00 pm
#284 vindicated: disgusting
4 Sep 2008, 16:01 pm
#266 adj nm:
Yup, the pretty much sums it up
4 Sep 2008, 16:01 pm
#289 vindicated: disgusting?
4 Sep 2008, 16:02 pm
#284 vindicated: Brilliant! Please allow me some time to go and rework my game plan.
4 Sep 2008, 16:04 pm
he should start by sacking himself and employing PDV as coach.Only then will Leicester be the best.To be the best you have to be coached by the best
4 Sep 2008, 16:05 pm
#289 vindicated: stop bashing yourself – there’s other people here that is doing it for you.
4 Sep 2008, 16:06 pm
#291 shooter: Vindi now has gone full circle in my books.
amusing – annoying – idiot – amusing
4 Sep 2008, 16:06 pm
284. Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it’s a sign!
When you open up your eyes you’ll see the sign. Vindi, you are the bleakest wink.
#294 adj nm: hhaah. I’m outta here.
4 Sep 2008, 16:07 pm
#295 adj nm: Yes, I actually enjoyed some talking to him this afternoon, strangely enough.
4 Sep 2008, 16:09 pm
#297 shooter:I’m embarrassed to say me too.
4 Sep 2008, 16:10 pm
Let’s just make the 300.
I still wouldn’t want to live in Ireland though.
4 Sep 2008, 16:11 pm
300?
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