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Jake White blast PDV's selections
posted on 27/7/11
In fairness - whilst I know he won the world cup - Im not a fan of White - I wouldnt want him in charge of England - would you have him in Ireland Ding?
posted on 27/7/11
Hard to say. He's a hands off sort aint he. In the mould of Woodward. Gets the right people around him to do the job. Backs coach, skills coach, scrum coach..etc etc
But its a formula that works. DK for ireland does the same to an extent. He handles strategy but lets the coaches do their jobs and puts his trust in them.
I dont think i would replace DK for White... but to be fair i would not allow PDV near a soccer team never mind a world cup winning rugby team. so while white in not every ones cup of earl grey he certainly has the know how to do a job.
PDV is and has been awful from his inception. He inherited a great team and has totally screwed it up.
Man i watched the game and i was almost gona turn it off as soon as i saw SA were starting the up and under kicks from styne (i think thats the right spelling) and that after what 2 mins.... nothing has changed in SA and mark my words. they are doing nothing this year. not for a lack of decent players. but for rudderless, brainless management..