Comments on: Boks won’t make Aussies’ mistakes

By: Big Hit(Big Hit)

Big Hit(Big Hit) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:24:04 +0000

Keo should note that the Wallaby selection to play the Springboks includes 7 of those who started against Samoa and 4 of their bench players. He might want to consider the validity of his last line.

By: peachy(peachy)

peachy(peachy) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:49:03 +0000

Hasen will get the inside run for the coaches job after the world cup he has made it known he wants the job then again this is going to be hypothetical if they don’t come up with the required result at the World Cup at present their not much too pick from no use speculating on names that are taken up positions with other country’s they made their commit to those unions unless those union are unhappy with their performance then just maybe they might look at their S.V.(hypothetical) after all this job has more power then the leader in opposition of the New Zealand parliament

By: Blitzbok(Blitzbok)

Blitzbok(Blitzbok) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:13:52 +0000

@race of tan(race of tan)-4: Boks oplayed kak against england last year. you a fool boy. we were as blunt as anything i had seen from straeuli era! it was also the same rtipe that was seen in the tri nations... the worst tri nations in history. noting changed. only enland were very weak up front which is unusual for them.

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:16:12 +0000

@Black Panther(Black Panther)-105: Hansen may get a couple of years at the helm, my preference would have been Wayne Smith or Ted stays on for two years after the Cup. Todd needs another 4-5 years minimum at Super level, Hammett cannot be considered, he needs to establish a culture at the Hurricanes first, then we will see how he's fared. I think the most likely candidates 4 years from the end of the World Cup will be Joseph, Todd, Gatland, Deans, or Rennie, my preference is that they build a team of top notch coaches, rather than the Deans autocracy with the Wallabies. I think Ted has been a better coach because of Wayne and Hansen. However, Wayne Smith did say he'd look at the AB job in the future, so Deans had better become a team player at some point.

By: PissAnt(PissAnt)

PissAnt(PissAnt) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:56:56 +0000

Nice one Keo, I loved this match and result, but it has to be seen in context.

By: Black Panther(Black Panther)

Black Panther(Black Panther) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:45:33 +0000

@mpundulu(mpundulu)-100: Boof Hansen will get the nod, but only if they win, and only as a stop-gap measure. He certainly doesnt inspire as a Head Coach, and only just gets the nod as a fwds-coach; noticeable, however, that it was Lord Ted who fixed the lineout in 2010, and after he had fixed the Pack/scrum upon inheriting a rabble from Mitch & Dingo in 2004. The AB Future is the next wave of tyros incl Jamie Joseph and Todd Blackadder. Dave Rennies reign at The Tron will add to the mix altho he's in danger of any success being attributed to W.Smith. Hammer Hammett has hardly covered himself in glory this season but his shift to Welly was a signal that NZRU are backing their young coaches.

By: he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)

he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:41:18 +0000

@mpundulu(mpundulu)-103: yeah, its either hansen or smith who said so recently in an interview. but sure, there would be a process and i would be amazed if any of them got it if they lost. but then who replaces them and who would their assistants be? there doen't seem to be any stand out characters apart from blackadder but he's got a poor super record do far.

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:33:45 +0000

@he’s not the messiah. he’s a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-102: It'll be difficult for Hansen to make an argument for the top spot if they don't win. He, Ted, and Wayne got a second chance, and guaranteed a win, he's presentation to the NZRU after another failed campaign will have to be exquisite and laced with a brown very heavy envelope for him to get the job.

By: he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)

he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:26:24 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-99: ok. i think i read an article recently about hansen wanting the job post world cup, irrespective of results he said in the interview.

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:25:48 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-98: Tew looks after number one, and his bet on the three wisemen was dead-on. Remember Ted has throughout his career been the Teflon Don!

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:24:02 +0000

@he’s not the messiah. he’s a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-96: Ted's only able replacement is Steve Hansen, Wayne Smith has already signed up with the Chiefs. There's talk that if the ABs don't win the Cup, then Ian Forster, formerly of the Chiefs, will become coach, that's downright scary! Forster is awful with forwards, Wayne Smith speaks highly of him on attack play, so Forster would have to have a very strong forwards' and defensive coach because the Chiefs, leak tries as a matter of course. Fortunately Deans is still under contract with the Wallabies, and the Welsh coach has also extended his contract. Todd Blackadder needs a few more years at the Crusaders.

By: Transformation(Transformation)

Transformation(Transformation) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:15 +0000

@he’s not the messiah. he’s a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-96: wayne smith has already signed to be asst coach at the chiefs, so even if they lose, i don't see the trio, sticking together for another crack.

By: Transformation(Transformation)

Transformation(Transformation) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:19:02 +0000

@mpundulu(mpundulu)-97: hehehe isn’t tew an old cantab?

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:16:06 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-95: Deans did not help himself by arriving at the NZRU offices with himself only to make a presentation on how he'd mentor the Blacks. Whilst Ted brought inclusive of himself three international coaches who are the best in their respective fields. Deans should have known he did not stand a chance, then when he gets to Aus he brings in Jim Williams, who has done very little with the forwards, you can't compare Jim to Steve Hansen, not whilst the living are alive.

By: he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)

he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:11:56 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-95: wonder if he'll try that same lame old stunt this time if ab's go according to script and lose the big one? or will he do the honourable thing and blame himself or his players? and not compile greatest (non)hits 'looking back in hindsight' videos blaming forward passes.

By: Transformation(Transformation)

Transformation(Transformation) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:02:40 +0000

@mpundulu(mpundulu)-92: quite right, results should be the name of the game, see father ted helped himself by maintaining a healthy win ratio going into the '07 RWC, that swayed the NZRU to give him a 2nd bite @ the cherry i reckon.

By: Black Panther(Black Panther)

Black Panther(Black Panther) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:57:28 +0000

no, “educated” means just like you think it should be. Or, as opposed to “not even educated” there like Mujati or Beast. Or like half the England team.

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:56:58 +0000

@Griqua_warrior(willievz)-86: Fully agree with you mate.

By: mpundulu(mpundulu)

mpundulu(mpundulu) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:55:26 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-85: Deans comes across when he talks as the master of strategy, and he can somehow coach something special into a player or group of players, and bring a unit together to effect a result. I just have not seen a development of the team from year to year. Let's juxtapose this to the Reds, McKenzie has demonstrated that for a team to judge where they are from the year, is squared on results, the Reds have the exact same problem that Wallabies have a lack of player depth, an inadequate tight five compared to SA and NZ but through superior tactical coaching, they are a team that tunes their gameplan specifically to a specified opponent. Teams that have a strong winning culture impose their game on you as they have the fire-power upfront to tame you, their backs merely provide an accent to their play. My faith in Deans has over the years waned and I think Steve Tew and friends were spot on to not pick him for the AB job.

By: he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)

he's not the messiah. he's a very naughty boy!(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:52:20 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-90:
no, like bernie habana