Emerging rugby coaches could set SA on a new and more positive direction
This was not a great year for rugby in South Africa, but emerging coaches could open the way for positive change in years to come
Although 2016 was generally a disappointing year for rugby‚ several coaches emerged who could guide the sport in a more positive‚ direction in coming years. 1. Johan Ackermann (Lions) – Already a Currie Cup winner and a conference winner in Super Rugby‚ Ackermann is a breath of fresh air. He was an artisanal‚ hard-working Springbok lock‚ but as a coach he is an artist‚ drawing out attacking flair from his players based on skills development and consistency in selection. He learnt a lot from former Lions and All Black coach John Mitchell, and built on the skills he gleaned from the abrasive but insightful Kiwi. 2. Jake White (Montpellier) – White has just about done it all in the game – a World Cup winning coach‚ Junior World Cup winner‚ Tri-Nations winner‚ European Challenge Cup winner and Australian Super Rugby Conference winner. He’s transformed Montpellier from underachieving big spenders to serial winners in France and Europe. Though his no-nonsense approach and pragmatism cost ...
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