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@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
Rennie gets the nod, apparently. Pretty good outcome I think.
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@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:
@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
Rennie gets the nod, apparently. Pretty good outcome I think.
If he can make Australia great again, I'm happy enough.
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It's official:
Dave Rennie appointed Qantas Wallabies Head Coach
Rugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as Head Coach of the Qantas Wallabies. Rennie will fulfil his current commitments with Glasgow Warriors before joining the Qantas Wallabies in July 2020 on a three-and-a-half-year deal that will see him leadAustralia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. An accomplished and highly respected leader, Rennie joined the Chiefs as Head Coach in 2012 and enjoyed instant success winning back-to-back Vodafone Super Rugby titles in his first two years in charge. The Hamilton-based side played finals in each of the six seasons he spent with the Chiefs, a mark that is unmatched by any Head Coach in competition history. Prior to the Chiefs, Rennie took the Wellington Lions to a first ITM Cup title in 14 years as Head Coach in 2000, and later steered New Zealand Under 20’s to three consecutive world titles from 2008 to 2010. Rennie was named Head Coach of Glasgow Warriors for the 2017/18 season and in his second year he took the Scottish outfit to the Pro 14 Final and the Quarter Finals of theEuropean Champions Cup, the first time the Warriors have made the playoffs in both competitions.Today’s announcement is the result of an extensive search which included in-depth analysis of all of the leading experienced coaching candidates in world Rugby. Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle said: “This is a massive coup for Australian Rugby, Dave Rennie was the clear standout candidate for the job, and we’re thrilled to havesecured his services.” “Dave’s coaching philosophy focuses equally on football and team culture, the key pillars to building sustainable success in any team. He has a proven track record in the Northernand Southern Hemisphere. “Given incumbent Head Coach, Michael Cheika had indicated in early 2019 the possibility that he would not seek re-appointment for the role, we needed to identify a list of candidates that would be available to us, and suitable to work within our new High Performance framework. This search has been ongoing for the past six months. “When Michael then confirmed he would not seek re-appointment following our Rugby World Cup exit, we moved to appoint our preferred candidate. “I have had extensive conversations with Dave, and he was interviewed by Rugby Australia Chairman, Cameron Clyne and fellow Board Directors and former Wallabies, Brett Robinson and Phil Waugh before being appointed to the role. “It was important to Dave to see out his contract with Glasgow and he will commence with the Wallabies at the completion of the Pro 14 season. Between now and June, the Wallabies Assistant Coaches and Director of Rugby, Scott Johnson will take the lead in working with the players under Dave’s guidance and direction. “Dave and Scott worked closely together during their time in Scotland and will join forces once again to implement Rugby Australia’s National High Performance Plan. With Dave as Head Coach, and Scott managing our off-field program, the Wallabies have the right structure in place to build for the next era of sustained success,” said Castle.Incoming Qantas Wallabies Head Coach, Dave Rennie said: “My wife, Steph and I have spent the past few months considering our future and we’re really excited about our decision. “I’ve been coaching professionally for over 20 years and wherever I’ve gone, I’ve immersed myself in the community and culture. I believe I can make a difference here. “There are some outstanding young men coming through the schools system. I want to create a strong connection with the Super Rugby and national age grade Coaches and help them achieve their goals, which will benefit the Wallabies in time. “When I met Raelene Castle, I was really impressed with her plans for the future of Australian Rugby and I’m keen to be part of that. “We’ve loved our time here in Glasgow. The Coaching group and management are absolutely world class. The work ethic and passion of the players has been incredible, and we will miss them,” said Rennie. -
@Hooroo said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:
@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
Rennie gets the nod, apparently. Pretty good outcome I think.
If he can make Australia great again, I'm happy enough.
He'll be extra dead to me then. I don't want Australia great, competitive yes, great no frikking way.
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@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:
@Hooroo said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:
@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
Rennie gets the nod, apparently. Pretty good outcome I think.
If he can make Australia great again, I'm happy enough.
He'll be extra dead to me then. I don't want Australia great, competitive yes, great no frikking way.
So long as we are greater, I'm ok as I much prefer massive battles rather than tame encounters we have had for the past decade.
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@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:
@Higgins said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia It is the Palmerston North equivalent part of wider Wellington!
I lived there for three months (I like to live in all the places I hate - Palmy, Christchurch, the Hutt, Australia).
Hamilton is not on that list, just an oversight or deliberately excluded?
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@Higgins said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia said in Aussie Rugby:
@Higgins said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia It is the Palmerston North equivalent part of wider Wellington!
I lived there for three months (I like to live in all the places I hate - Palmy, Christchurch, the Hutt, Australia).
Hamilton is not on that list, just an oversight or deliberately excluded?
I liked living in Hamilton - in my first stint there it was a uni party town, in my second stint there with money it was a place with lots of cafes and small bars etc.
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He must have thought he wasn't competitive for the All Black job. It's the only reason I can fathom why he'd have agreed to the Wallaby role before NZR complete their process.
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:
He must have thought he wasn't competitive for the All Black job. It's the only reason I can fathom why he'd have agreed to the Wallaby role before NZR complete their process.
the Wallabies gig is a tough one, for different reasons than the AB one. It's not like he's made the safe choice either.
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@mariner4life but I think he's a calm and measured guy - whereas the last few have been fueled by PASSION and a massive dose of Aussie, aussie, aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!!
After the shambles and busted relationships there (surely!) will be some pragmatism about how long it'll take to get the house in order and see improvement.
If he can make this post a winner he can do anything imo!
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:
He must have thought he wasn't competitive for the All Black job. It's the only reason I can fathom why he'd have agreed to the Wallaby role before NZR complete their process.
Or he couldn't get any decent assistant coaches, so knew his ABs application would be flawed. Your team is as important as you. So instead he will be picking up Ozzie assistants, which is part of the deal, to train them up to take the head role later. Then he can look at another ABs attempt for 2024
