Robbie Deans

As has been stated, the worst kept secret in Aust. rugby was finally confirmed with Kiwi Robbie Deans appointed coach of the Wallabies, becoming the first foreign coach to ever take the reigns of the Aust. rugby side.

There has been plenty said about the appointment from, its great to it's a disgrace to have a foreigner let alone a Kiwi as head coach, but for what it's worth here is sportsmouth' opinion;

Get with the times people, rugby is supposed to be a professional sport, so if you do not pick the best available applicant for the job, then you are letting yourself down!! As far as sportsmouth is concerned not signing Deans would be like having the chance to buy $1 for $0.50 and not going for it. He was by far and away the best coach available and yes he did apply for the All Blacks job, as any coach would love to coach there country, but being a professional he saw an opportunity to coach at international level and went for it, good on him and what luck for us!!

To me, this is similar to what is happening in world cricket, with Aust. supplying many coaches to different international sides, why? Because we have a winning culture backed by some of the best facilities to learn how best to implement your thoughts and ideas on the game, we train hard and play hard and we are currrently the best cricketing nation. So if a coach who comes from a very strong winning rugby culture, who has served his apprenticeship under some very good coaches, whilst applying his knowledge to Super rugby and comes from the best team in world rugby, then grab him!

Would all those coaching other teams in world cricket like to coach Aust? You bet. Would Deans still want to one day coach the blacks? I'd put money on it. Are we likely to see more world teams looking to NZ for future coaches? They'd be mad not to!

Just to finish, I hope Deans puts a broom through Aust. rugby, no more getting a start because everyone likes you or respects you, if your the form player then put him in and out with the old, come on Robbie, step on a few toes and shake up all those with leather patches on their elbows!!