I remember a few years ago the lack of quality coaches used to be such an issue. Now they are all over the world and in high demand. I thought it prudent to have a thread tracking their successes, failures and movements.
ABROAD
Jacques Nienaber (Leinster) - 2nd in URC, just made the Champions Cup final
Sean Everitt (Edinburgh) - 9th in URC
Franco Smith (Glasgow) - 1st in URC
Johan van Graan (Bath) - 3rd in English Premiership
Johan Ackermann (Red Hurricanes, Japan)
Gary Gold (USA)
Frans Ludeke (Kubota Spears, Japan)
Heyneke Meyer (Houston Sabercats, USA)
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John Plumtree* ($harks)
John Dobson (Stormers)
Jake White (Bulls)
Ivan Van Rooyen (Lions)
Jimmy Stonehouse (Pumas)
Hawies Fourie (Cheetahs)
Ruan Pienaar (Cheetahs)
Louis Koen (SA Women)
UNATTACHED
Alan Solomons
Allister Coetzee
South African Coaches Thread
Other than Nienaber, I wouldn't feel very comfortable with any of those names taking over at the Springboks.
Maybe Franco Smith or Johann Ackermans...maybe.
But I don't know how their working relationships are with Rassie and his management team.
Maybe Franco Smith or Johann Ackermans...maybe.
But I don't know how their working relationships are with Rassie and his management team.
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OomStruisbaai
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Hope rugby dont follow cricket. Our cricket coaches coach the Proteas into a disaster. Dean Elgar
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spo ... 860286.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spo ... 860286.cms
You honestly think things are great between Rassie and Nienaber
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I am not so sure.LoveOfTheGame wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 2:24 pmYes.
Why are you convinced.
Their split up was sudden. To me that is a sure sign of something being up
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Their wife's are best friend. Only reason was Nienaber want to be more with his family. I think he may return before the next WC.Sards wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 6:02 pmI am not so sure.
Why are you convinced.
Their split up was sudden. To me that is a sure sign of something being up
My wife has a best friend and I can't stand the guy. But he doesn't have to be my friend. We just ignore each other and it works fineOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 6:16 pmTheir wife's are best friend. Only reason was Nienaber want to be more with his family. I think he may return before the next WC.
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There are a massive difference if your wife is friends with het skelmpie. Understand your hate for the guy.Sards wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 1:24 pmMy wife has a best friend and I can't stand the guy. But he doesn't have to be my friend. We just ignore each other and it works fineOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 6:16 pmTheir wife's are best friend. Only reason was Nienaber want to be more with his family. I think he may return before the next WC.
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Oom and Sards wife sitting in a tree...OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 2:34 pmThere are a massive difference if your wife is friends with het skelmpie. Understand your hate for the guy.Sards wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 1:24 pmMy wife has a best friend and I can't stand the guy. But he doesn't have to be my friend. We just ignore each other and it works fineOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 6:16 pm
Their wife's are best friend. Only reason was Nienaber want to be more with his family. I think he may return before the next WC.
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Wasn't he trying his hand at being a politician? I recall reading somewhere recently that he was suspended for alleged sexual misconduct.
Ruan Pienaar?LoveOfTheGame wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 9:14 amWasn't he trying his hand at being a politician? I recall reading somewhere recently that he was suspended for alleged sexual misconduct.
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He's doing very well, he took an admittedly hugely underperforming squad (being honest, he inherited a shitshow) and got them playing well on both sides of the ball - helped by sensible appointments such as Lee Blackett, granted, but he's got everyone pulling in the same direction.
His contract has been extended to 2030, which seems bit premature to me but shows the regard he's held in.
That's incredible.inactionman wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 9:22 am His contract has been extended to 2030, which seems bit premature to me but shows the regard he's held in.
Nice to see them investing in him. I wonder if he wins the Premiership if he'll suddenly be on Rassie's radar.
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Frans Steyn
He's more of a director of rugby.
Anybody know what Rob du Preez is up to?
Nienaber has stated that the only reason for the break was a desire to spend more time with family.Sards wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 6:02 pmI am not so sure.
Why are you convinced.
Their split up was sudden. To me that is a sure sign of something being up
His family life took a helluva hit over the last 4 years.
While acting as an international coach he is away from his family the majority of the time, and feels like he neglected his family.
When you drop 1 level to URC, you have a home base and only have to travel for a prolonged period for the SA leg of the season.
The rest of the time you get to go home to your family every night and in Europe the away matches are just 1 or 2 nights away from home.
Here's the interview:
It's 5 minutes and I've timestamped it for you.