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Mexted08 says...

Islandpower facts please !! look at the records who was the co coach and some would say mostly called the shots during the 2003 RWC Robbie Deans !! this is a on top of playing a fullback at centre for the crucial semi final against OZ refused to have anything to do with Andrew Mertains who was still in fab form , so no poor Robbie Deans ...... Bo ho

Posted 09:29 24th November 2009

Mexted08 says...

SUPAC if the ARU spent the money on the grass roots level and stopped spending a large amounts on over rated rugby League players and poaching young Saffa and NZ players from the world youth rugby cups (Have a look at the QRU junior academy for a start ) then they should have a level playing field, Australia has a larger amount of registered players then NZ does however having played in the sub districts levels in Bris and Sydney then going to play at the top club level I can tell you there was far more raw talent and skills in the lower leagues then the top level clubs ! however as these players play in the unfashionable sub leagues , and there are plenty of teams running round every Sat/Sun it appears that no one from NSWRU or QRU can be bothered to "Find " these players that need to be brought on board and put through training and incentives to knock the edges off. In turn I hope the NZRU never allow a "OZ" state to play in our NPC........ long may the ARU drop the ball...........

Posted 16:19 23rd November 2009

biglenny81 says...

Robbie deans is an excellent coach. But lets not overlook what Andy Robinson has done in the last few weeks. He's taken an average squad asked them to play to there strangths and taken a win from the worlds num 3 team. The test for Scotland now is whether they can build on this and beat the pumas next week with a view to extending their form in to the six nations.

Posted 16:00 23rd November 2009

IslandPower says...

Mexted08 that was mitchel(who happeneds to coach the western force) that selected a full back (leon mcdonald) at center, deans has never coached the all blacks. He is still a very good coach, i blame the players more than anything, also the playing pool in australia has always been less than that of NZ or south africa, most people play aussie rules or league instead of union over there.

Posted 14:17 23rd November 2009

abrad says...

There are a lot of similarities between Australian rugby woes and England rugby woes. Two main differences are: 1. Deans vs Johnson...no contest, my vote is with the former.

2. Australia has a relatively young team and can only improve. England seems to fumble the use of its available talent. Wilko is in then out then in then not so hot. Compare that with Aussie sticking with Giteau on his on and off days. With Johnny Wilkonson , I was surprised Martin Johnson's post match comment he should have played flatter. Wilko would have done so if that conversation happened pre-match. Deans is light years ahead of Johnno when it comes to coaching / management. well done ARU for standing up for Deans.

Posted 13:55 23rd November 2009

SupaC says...

Robbie Deans was a top coach with the Crusaders because he was able to build a team by bringing in players from All over NZ to compliment his team. As the Aussie coach he hasn't been able to search far and wide for the players he needs so he has to work with what he has, and the cupboard is pretty bare in Australia at the moment.....

Posted 13:30 23rd November 2009

Mexted08 says...

Long may Australia fumble and bumble keep on rolling Deans ......... remember the 2003 world semi vs a poor Australian side and you selected a fullback at centre .........outplayed and not up for it sounds a bit like this team really ?

Posted 11:59 23rd November 2009

Vagabond says...

Poor Robbie Dean deserves better than this. He is a first class coach and does not deserve this blemish on his career. Shame on you Wallabies, Robbie and the Australian public deserve much more than this.

Posted 20:10 22nd November 2009

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