Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion
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@Chris he’s probably the best suited out of the options available but definitely not someone I would have picked if other coaches were available. Not many options out there coaching wise to be fair but I hope he goes well if he gets the gig.
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I always thought that Holland was a step down from Laidlaw. Was disappointed when Laidlaw left. Doubt if the canes will get him but would be happy if they do
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@Kirwan said in Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion:
What’s the strained relationship for Schmidt?
Assume something to do with the potential transition to Razor last year. Wasn't he rumoured to have backed out of that?
Or did he back out of this year’s transfer of power?
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@kiwi_expat said in Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion:
Laidlaw was actually the no1 guy I wanted to succeed Holland at the Hurricanes but I never considered it a possibility as I was under the understanding that he's signed with NZ 7's until the end of 2025?
NZ men's sevens coach staying on board for Paris Olympics
Clark Laidlaw has locked in his future as coach of the New Zealand men's sevens team as the prepare to start the qualification process for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Not a personal fan of Laidlaw but given recent results I'd prefer he kept on doing what he's doing to after the Olympics.
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@Canes4life said in Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion:
I remember being disappointed when Laidlaw left the Canes after 2015. He was quite influential in that coaching group so I wouldn't be too miffed if he got the gig. McLeod and Mooar though... yuck.
Silver lining is that Gibbes won't be in charge so that's a relief.
The 7s coach?
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Laidlaw seems like a Lad.
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@Winger said in Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion:
Gibbes would be an ok coach. But never a SRP winning coach. A bit like Colin Cooper.
We went from useless to winners with Boyd. Get the right head coach and we can do the same with this team
Agree on Laidlaw
Harsh comparison on Cooper, the era he was in conspired against him ever winning (Canes lack of a stand out 10) and he was a bit of fog away from actually winning. Cooper is leagues ahead of Gibbes as a coach.
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@Nepia devils advocate here...wouldn't finding or making a good 10 kind of be in a coaches remit?
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@Kiwiwomble said in Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion:
@Nepia devils advocate here...wouldn't finding or making a good 10 kind of be in a coaches remit?
I think things were a little bit different back then than now with selection. IIRC he tried to get a clearance for an in form Aussie playing in the NPC (who is now coach of the Magpies, so there's a chance I'll want him strung up by the end of the season) but was denied, whereas today your team can import a journeyman from the UK just for the Super comp.
As for making, the Canes were probably the second best NZ team in the time he coached them so he did some ok coaching to make Gopperth look a little bit competent.
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Bit of uncertainty over who is taking over. Really like to see Goodman at the Saders, Laidlaw would be an exciting addition to the Canes, probably more as a backs or attack coach than head coach. As for the Blues, Schmidt would have been ideal, sadly it is not meant to be.
