Peter DeVilliers to continue as Springbok coach?

[FlukeArtist]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...De-Villiers-to-reapply-for-Springboks-top-job

Fingers crossed!!!

 

[JW.]

A whole nation is holding there breath, this is great news! Not!

 

[Dizzy]

A whole nation is holding back their humanity and are suspensefully waiting for the right time to eradicate the man.

 

[JW.]

Indeed, if only someone could threaten him to not do this.... Hmm.... I might know just the right man for the job:

Naa, we ain't no foosball fans. But seriously if SA reappoint that guy, Bismarck must be fuming!

 

[Dizzy]

Indeed, if only someone could threaten him to not do this.... Hmm.... I might know just the right man for the job:

Naa, we ain't no foosball fans. But seriously if SA reappoint that guy, Bismarck must be fuming!

Bismark will become a serial killer for real!...

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

I'll start supporting the Wallabies if he gets his contract renewed. I'm not even joking.

 

[TNT88]

They can't possibly think of re-signing him?

 

[ZeFrenchy]

Do you think BdP would consider NH rugby if he doesn't start for the bokke? Well, anyway now there is no John Smit

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

In a country where things make sense PdV would have been out halfway through 2010 and Bismarck du Plessis would have been the starting hooker since the B&I Lions tour.

This is SA however so PdV getting an extention and Bismarck sitting on the bench behind Chiliboy Ralepelle wouldn't surprise me in the slightest unfortunately.

 

[TRF_heineken]

I doubt that PDV will get the job again... he said that he'll apply for the job once the applications open, but if he'll even make the eventual shortlist, will be highly unlikely...

I'd rather have Martin Johnson coach the boks than this mental retard...

 

[cardassian]

To be fair reappointing world cup losing coaches worked for England in the 2003 world cup and New Zealand in the 2011 world cup.
Maybe reappointing PdV will be good for South Africa's 2015 world cup chances as PdV would of learnt from his mistakes this time.

 

[TRF_heineken]

To be fair reappointing world cup losing coaches worked for England in the 2003 world cup and New Zealand in the 2011 world cup.
Maybe reappointing PdV will be good for South Africa's 2015 world cup chances as PdV would of learnt from his mistakes this time.

Clearly you have never watched PDV's tactics... he has never learned from his mistakes, because in his eyes, he has never made one...

 

[Saintjay]

To be fair reappointing world cup losing coaches worked for England in the 2003 world cup and New Zealand in the 2011 world cup.
Maybe reappointing PdV will be good for South Africa's 2015 world cup chances as PdV would of learnt from his mistakes this time.

Good point Henry learnt from his mistakes in 2007 and the AB's stuck with a coach who at first gave them there worst ever world cup performance and then looked what happend. People are using the same arguement in England giving Woodward and Henry as examples as to why Jono should stay.

 

[JW.]

Good point Henry learnt from his mistakes in 2007 and the AB's stuck with a coach who at first gave them there worst ever world cup performance and then looked what happend. People are using the same arguement in England giving Woodward and Henry as examples as to why Jono should stay.

Good points but imo not valid, as Woodward was appointed in 1997 giving him 2 years to build an England squad for the RWC when all that time he was rebuilding and trying out new stuff. He renewed the England setup, and didn't make many stupid mistakes that's where imo Johson goes. He has made stupid mistakes, showing his inexperiencem, he hasen't brought any new life to a dull England setup. Yes he had some great performances but was that him or just a couple of players in the form of there life?

 

[nickdnz]

Clearly you have never watched PDV's tactics... he has never learned from his mistakes, because in his eyes, he has never made one...

:lol::lol::lol:

 

[TRF_heineken]

If the news reports the last couple of days are anything to go by... then PDV is certainly not going to be announced as the Head Coach of the Boks on Friday!!

 

[User1245]

The guys at keo.co.za seem pretty certain that Heyneke Meyer is getting the job... Although the whole lot of them are numpty's, they do often have the inside scoop on this kind of stuff.

Meyer the man to repair Bok brand
23 Jan 2012

JON CARDINELLI writes that Heyneke Meyer will bring a working rugby knowledge, a trophy cabinet of experience and some much needed integrity to the Springbok coaching position.

In a two-horse race where Meyer and Gert Smal were the competitors, South African rugby was always going to be the winner. Both are decorated coaches who have enjoyed ***le-winning success with their respective teams, and both are renowned for their cerebral approach to the game.

For four years, South Africa has been devoid of a leader who possesses such experience and qualities, and predictably those four years have witnessed South Africa finishing stone last in three out of four Tri-Nations tournaments and exiting the 2011 World Cup at the quarter-final stage.

It would appear that the dark days are over. Until a few days ago, Smal was touted as the favourite for the Bok coaching job, an appointment that should have been welcomed and celebrated as the dawn of a new era. Aside from his stint with the 2007 World Cup-winning side, he has also featured prominently for Ireland as a forwards coach and was rightly lauded following their Grand Slam win in 2009. His views on transformation are well-documented, and had he got the top job, he would have worked hard to influence a greater representation across all levels of South African rugby.

Unfortunately, Saru and Smal could not come to an agreement regarding his salary. There were other reasons that contributed to his decision to remain in Ireland, such as the fact that he has committed to the side until 2013 and his family have built a life in Dublin since settling there in 2008. Just as was the case four years ago, South Africa's loss is Ireland's gain.

In Meyer, however, the Boks have another outstanding and potentially game-changing candidate, and so the dawn of a new era should still come to pass. His career at the Bulls remains the stuff of legend, having arrived at the turn of the century and implemented changes and systems that formed the bedrock for a dynasty. If ever there was a man that could take a team that has failed in the past and restore them as champions, Meyer is that man.

The Bulls' mentor has been offered the job by Saru and is likely to take it. Many felt he was ready for the responsibility in 2008, and only a late change by Saru saw Peter de Villiers walking into the Bok coach's first official press conference. De Villiers walked into that presser wearing a Bulls blazer, a union synonymous with Meyer, and that should have triggered an alarm. De Villiers never fit that blazer just as he never fit the role. He also failed to grow into it as time progressed.

It could be speculated that Meyer would have avoided the mistakes and built on the success of Jake White's tenure. It could be said that Meyer would have ensured that some of the best players ever to emerge from this country recorded more than a 62% winning ratio over the course of those four years. If Meyer was instated, future generations may have reflected on a golden age instead of one golden year (2009).

But that time has gone, and SA rugby has to move forward. While Meyer won't have the benefit of working with a team stacked with grizzled ***le winners, he is the right man to nurture and develop the young talent that's set to replace Victor Matfield and company. As his record at the Bulls will confirm, he has an exceptional eye for talent and his man-management is of the highest order.

The appointment will be confirmed this Friday, and all South Africans should mark this as a significant day for Bok rugby. Meyer has the means to restore some pride to a side that exited the 2011 World Cup in humiliating fashion. He will have a plan to bring the Boks immediate and long-term success, as a World Cup should never be the only tournament on which a top nation is judged. The Boks should win 80% of their matches, and with Meyer in charge that goal is certainly attainable.

A challenging yet exciting road lies ahead. Fortunately for South Africa, the right man will be driving the bus.

So Blue Bull fans, you got what you wanted it seems. Now we gonna hold you guys responsible if things go pear-shaped!

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Could have been worse than Heynecke. Could have been better but it could have a whole lot worse. IMO it is 4 years late though; HM had success with the Bulls and was on a high and his kick-and-chase game (the senior Bulls brought it in to the Springbok setup) was successful those first few years before the ELV's and while I'm sure he could've/would've been able to adapt I for one have my reservations about him as coach as he hasn't had a chance since that time to show he can adapt. I guess we'll have to wait and see whether an astute rugby brain will have SA back on top or whether a dated gameplan will keep lagging 2 to 4 years behind current trends. One thing is for sure though and that is the business-like manner with which he runs things that will be a breath of fresh air after the PDivvy circus/bandcamp of the last 4 years.

 

[TRF_heineken]

Could have been worse than Heynecke. Could have been better but it could have a whole lot worse. IMO it is 4 years late though; HM had success with the Bulls and was on a high and his kick-and-chase game (the senior Bulls brought it in to the Springbok setup) was successful those first few years before the ELV's and while I'm sure he could've/would've been able to adapt I for one have my reservations about him as coach as he hasn't had a chance since that time to show he can adapt. I guess we'll have to wait and see whether an astute rugby brain will have SA back on top or whether a dated gameplan will keep lagging 2 to 4 years behind current trends. One thing is for sure though and that is the business-like manner with which he runs things that will be a breath of fresh air after the PDivvy circus/bandcamp of the last 4 years.

You know, after the Bulls, he had a pretty good run with Leicester Tigers... and due to family reasons came back to SA, where he helped TUKS go to the Varsity Cup Final...

I think he adapted pretty well, under harsh circumstances...

One thing is for certain, with him at the helm, there will be Discipline!

 

[Sker]

I have come out of hiding to say this:

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!