My concern with Blackadder is what do the Reds actually offer a bloke like that? Even if the place was running strongly? It's hard not to come to the conclusion that he is interested in Europe, Reds might be a stepping stone there but more likely an interruption.
Watching Toupu I see a bloke with a possible potential to be world class. Ask the question, in among the possible Reds coaching teams, who might be capable of success in guiding this journey. First things first, my thanks to RG for how he introduced the young bloke. Job well done. From here which coaches?
No: MOC, Blackadder (not likely to be here long enough), Mulivihill (happy to be corrected, Meyer
Dont know: Thorne (needs the chance to prove himself), Lancaster, Taylor.
Yes: it's a short list, Stiles.
So Thorne is locked in, Stiles needs to be. And keep him developing as the presumed HC of the future.
Next Question. Who is capable of building the game plan, right now, who is capable od developing a positive way forward?
No: Stiles (sorry buddy, keep working on it),
Maybe: most of them, only because I dont know enough about them. But a notable maybe to Taylor.
Half yes: MOC (apparantly, for the path forward, not for the game plan right now. Lancaster, I think, except it is unknown how he would translate into a Reds culture and fan demands for entertaining rugby.
I realise this is entirely skewed by my first question being about Toupu.
Then who is capable of attracting top flight talent?
No: MOC, Mulvihill
Maybe: Stiles - local top talent, but not international. Taylor. Lancaster
Yes: Blackadder, but is he actually available?
I'd love to know how the selection committee is thinking. My short list is Lancaster and Taylor. With a red pen underline to Stiles and a note in the margin "retain this bloke"