FORMER BULLS COACH SUPPORTIVE
Rugby great John McFarland backs sacked Mzwandile Stick
Former Springbok and Bulls defence coach McFarland says the sacked Boks backs coach has talent but lacked experience
Former Springbok and Bulls defence coach John McFarland says he feels sorry for Mzwandile Stick who was axed as Boks backs coach this week. The 32-year-old Stick was shafted in the coaching changes announced by the South African Rugby Union on Monday and has been replaced by Cheetahs coach Franco Smith. Stick has been moved to the Under-20 team, where he will be assisting former technical analyst and defence coach Chean Roux. "I feel sorry for Stick‚" McFarland said. "A guy like him needs time so he can gain experience. I also feel for Joey Mongalo with the Under-20s because he was moved aside. "You need to give guys like them time within the system. These guys want help and they must be given that help." McFarland also advocated for the position of director of coaching that would look after the coaching interests in South African rugby. "They need to have somebody who is above the coaches to mentor the coaches. I know a lot of other countries have that, but the job of that person i...
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