Don't really have an issue with the style of coaching as its supported it seems by our seasoned pros in the team. Talay just doesn't fit, he doesn't really back kiwis in his sides as he would rather play aussies or foreigners. Not sure he's anywhere near international level yet.
Des had the support of his age group teams - but players always support the coach when they're getting picked lets remember that. Could be a good coach too but will he fit in with the big boys of the set up. Comes across as a bit of a yes man.
But yeah no candidates from within NZ really, possibly due to lack of previous opportunities in pathway teams. Still amazes me how NZF encourage and promote coaches and courses yet ultimately always give jobs to foreigners.
Des had the support of his age group teams - but players always support the coach when they're getting picked lets remember that. Could be a good coach too but will he fit in with the big boys of the set up. Comes across as a bit of a yes man.
But yeah no candidates from within NZ really, possibly due to lack of previous opportunities in pathway teams. Still amazes me how NZF encourage and promote coaches and courses yet ultimately always give jobs to foreigners.
Can't say I like that last paragraph at all. Des is no less qualified than anyone else in NZ (far more, in fact) and does not come at a local knowledge disadvantage in any way. His coaching education came here. Very myopic to pass him off as a 'foreigner'
Agree. Not a leading candidate for the job but that would be like saying Bazeley is also a foreigner.
Bazeley may have been born in England just like Des and played most of his career there but he's been in NZ since he played for the Knights and 2 of his 3 qualifications were NZ ones.