Brumbies head coach 2012

[Blue]

Rudolph Staeuli would fix that 'player power' problem

Those pussies in Canberra won't survive that :fishing

Can't see them go for Jake. Culturally not the greatest fit. He is an authoritatian (although he won't tell people to stand naked in a pond. )

I suspect Canberra requires a bit more of a diplomat.

 

[Brumby Jack]

I suspect Canberra requires a bit more of a diplomat.

Too many of those already Blue...

 

[Dimism]

Those pussies in Canberra won't survive that :fishing

Can't see them go for Jake. Culturally not the greatest fit. He is an authoritatian (although he won't tell people to stand naked in a pond. )

I suspect Canberra requires a bit more of a diplomat.

Given the political environment he would have had to deal with in SA, I'd think he'd have more experience than most at handling similar situations.

 

[Aussie D]

What's Heyneke Meyer doing? He'd be a good get for the Brumbies. Having a look at the situation in Canberra you could argue that they need an external audit taken of the entire organisation. I'd suggest hire Crawford (the one who did the soccer audit) to look at the corporate governance and administrative side with Ric Charleworth and Jake White looking at the coaching and player development side of things.

 

[fatprop]

I think the next coach will have more opportunity to influence the team. No gits, means a pretty mould-able young team ready to accept a structure.

A guy like Deans would be best bet. Strong systems for younglings and a unselfish team focus.

The challenge is whether a new coach would be allowed to actually change things. They have three assistant coaches with little experience and that experience is mainly from within the Brumbies.

I would sweep clean and employ from outside an experienced set of coaches.

 

[Moono75]

...who do the players want? Apparently thats all that matters in Canberra. I hope the Brumbies sink this year. Matt Shit-eau, he's done with the Wallabies.

 

[Groucho]

I think the best Australian coaching overseas is Tony McGahan.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Brumbies CEO Andrew Fagan said today that there have been 16-17 expressions of interest for the coaching position. Mostly coaches from within Australia.
They intend to shortlist between 3-4 and hope to make a decision in 4-6 weeks - which would be around the time of the next bye week for the Brumbies.

Matt Giteau was asked whether any of the players would have some input in the selection process and the point was made that he, along with Rocky Elsom, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Stephen Hoiles are all in doubt for returning in 2012 so a player from this years leadership group won't be involved.

 

[louie]

Matt Giteau was asked whether any of the players would have some input in the selection process and the point was made that he, along with Rocky Elsom, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Stephen Hoiles are all in doubt for returning in 2012 so a player from this years leadership group won't be involved.

so why did they get rid of friend? The players that wanted him gone are all gonig to leave. smart work fagan!

 

[Slim 293]

I don't like what's happened... but there's no doubt that Friend wouldn't have lasted beyond this year anyways...

 

[louie]

True but sacred by players that are leaving?

 

[BrumbiesPolynesian]

Any rumors to Friend being sort after by a NZ S15 franchise?

 

[fatprop]

Smartest news I have heard

Alan Gaffney in running to become new Brumbies coach but Jake White still the frontrunner

By Bret Harris
The Australian
March 30, 2011 9:05AM


While South African World Cup-winning coach Jake White is the firm favourite for the Brumbies coaching job, vastly experienced Australian coach Alan Gaffney has emerged as the dark horse for the position.

The Brumbies will begin to interview the candidates on their short list next week to fill the vacancy created by the sacking of Andy Friend after the second round of the Super Rugby season.

White, who guided the Springboks to victory in the 2004 Tri Nations and the 2007 Rugby World Cup, is the frontrunner, but Gaffney has strong support in Canberra.

The doubt over White is the style of game the Brumbies will play under him. The Brumbies want to employ a head coach who will revive the two-time champions' attacking style.

While White was a great admirer of the Brumbies' expansive, up-tempo style when they won their first Super title under his close friend and coaching colleague Eddie Jones in 2001, the Springboks played a more dour style, particularly at the 2007 World Cup.

Gaffney's coaching philosophy is compatible with the Brumbies' approach.

Gaffney began his coaching career in 1984 with the famous Sydney club Randwick - synonymous with running rugby. Five of the Brumbies' top 22 players (Mark Chisholm, Rocky Elsom, Stephen Hoiles, Patrick Phibbs and Josh Valentine) are Galloping Greens.

A former Waratahs assistant coach, Gaffney was head coach of Irish province Munster for three years before returning home to be the Wallabies' backs coach under Jones.

Gaffney returned to Ireland and was Leinster's backs coach when Elsom led the team to its maiden Heineken Cup win in 2009.

 

[Blitzbok]

Interesting, I asked Jake about the Brumbies job. I'll post back here what his reply is, if anyone is interested. He is a very good coach. The stuff he had to deal with in South Africa was beyond belief! It was much akin to a boxer fighting with one arm tied behind his back, yet prevailing nonetheless. He is never appreciated back home, as most see him as a direct threat to the quota puppet coach Peter de Villiers. It's a shame really. But should he take the helm at the Brumbies, I have every confidence in him to do a good job. If he can keep a lid on the leaders in the Bok camp, he can do it at the Brumbies.

 

[Slim 293]

The good news for the Brumbies is that it's looking like they'll be spoiled for choice on who to pick for head coach next year...

Hopefully it turns out to be the right choice...

 

[barbarian]

Interesting, I asked Jake about the Brumbies job. I'll post back here what his reply is, if anyone is interested.

Yes please, we are very interested!

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I think Gaffney would be an excellent choice and someone who could be in the pipeline for a Wallaby job afterwards.

 

[fatprop]

Interesting, another quality Aus coach is free .........................

Bath and Meehan to part ways

29th March 2011 12:27

Bath have announced that head coach Steve Meehan will be leaving the Recreation Ground at the end of the current season, by mutual agreement.

The news comes following a disappointing 37-6 home defeat to Leicester over the weekend and will bring to an end five years at Bath for Meehan.

"We wish Steve all the best for his future after Bath Rugby and thank him for his contribution and commitment over the past few seasons," said Bath CEO Nick Blofeld, speaking to their website.

"With significant changes at the Club and a new strategy and direction in place we have mutually agreed that it is a good point for Steve to seek a new challenge and we wish him luck wherever he goes."

Meehan gave his own statement regarding the news and wished Bath all the best in future.

"Over the past five years we've developed our style of play, played some terrific rugby, won the respect of all the clubs in the Premiership and challenged some of the biggest teams in Europe," he said.

"It's been a challenging yet enjoyable period but the timing is right for me to move on at the end of this season and I wish the team every success in years to come. However, the key part of this season is now upon us and before I leave I will be doing everything I can to ensure we are in the play offs and going for the title."

 

[Viking]

Both Coaches seem good to me, However u cant go past Jake White, it would be very very interesting to see what he can accomplish at the brumbies!

 

[Slim 293]

I don't think you can overlook a quality candidate like Gaffney though...

Especially when White hasn't coached in a few years...