Could get a gig in Ulster too....Dave Cahill wrote:Some day Dwayne will get that job in Ireland!
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If it's Leon McDonald, they've done well. I think he was with Tasman as Head Coach a couple of years ago when they were going well in ITM Cup. Certainly highly-rated among NZ backs and could bring a lot to Connacht.
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Just to confirm that Leon McDonald is currently listed as Asst Coach to the Crusaders Super 15 team. He left Tasman Makeos at the end of last Season. Be very surprised if he is already moving on to Connacht against an Asst Coach spot with his former team.
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theyd have to buy him out but he gets way more money and that much vaunted overseas experienceRuckedtobits wrote:Just to confirm that Leon McDonald is currently listed as Asst Coach to the Crusaders Super 15 team. He left Tasman Makeos at the end of last Season. Be very surprised if he is already moving on to Connacht against an Asst Coach spot with his former team.
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I think Connacht should choose a coach that will see them continuing to play their current style of rugby and a NZer should be the obvious choice. McDonald sounds like a perfect fit which is probably why he is being mentioned but I doubt he will be arriving because he is contracted in NZ.
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johng wrote:Could get a gig in Ulster too....Dave Cahill wrote:Some day Dwayne will get that job in Ireland!
Didn't believe me eh?Dave Cahill wrote:Turned that one down years ago
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Thornley implying Kieran Keane going to take head coach job in Connacht - could be a great choice
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/k ... -1.2977136
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/k ... -1.2977136
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I like the look of him. Hope they get it sorted soon regardless of who it is.
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sunshiner1 wrote:I like the look of him. Hope they get it sorted soon regardless of who it is.
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He knows how to win the Pro12.bonzo wrote:sunshiner1 wrote:I like the look of him. Hope they get it sorted soon regardless of who it is.
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He looks vaguely family.bonzo wrote:sunshiner1 wrote:I like the look of him. Hope they get it sorted soon regardless of who it is.
Does he have any form in the NH?
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bonzo wrote:Thornley implying Kieran Keane going to take head coach job in Connacht - could be a great choice
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/k ... -1.2977136
He is highly rated in NZ. Sounds like a great choice if they can get him. They're right to seek out another Kiwi.
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Kieran Keane is serious "old-school" temprament with modern day tactics and outlook. He is a follow on from John Hart and Graham Henry in so far as he has matured over recent years in his relationships with both players and blazers and is real good company, if you're a rugby nut.
He will like Connacht and Connacht will like him, but only if they clearly accept that it's his way or the highway.
BTW, fascinating process of PR whereby Jono's appointment gets formally announced by Ulster but Connacht's (probable) appointment gets leaked to the unofficial spokesperson of the Union, as a professional scoop. One wonders what's the quid pro quo?
He will like Connacht and Connacht will like him, but only if they clearly accept that it's his way or the highway.
BTW, fascinating process of PR whereby Jono's appointment gets formally announced by Ulster but Connacht's (probable) appointment gets leaked to the unofficial spokesperson of the Union, as a professional scoop. One wonders what's the quid pro quo?
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The difference is the nordies couldn't give a shite about Gypsy Gerry's meeja chops. Us Mexicans however have to put up with him being the Lord Haw Haw of the three provinces.Ruckedtobits wrote:Kieran Keane is serious "old-school" temprament with modern day tactics and outlook. He is a follow on from John Hart and Graham Henry in so far as he has matured over recent years in his relationships with both players and blazers and is real good company, if you're a rugby nut.
He will like Connacht and Connacht will like him, but only if they clearly accept that it's his way or the highway.
BTW, fascinating process of PR whereby Jono's appointment gets formally announced by Ulster but Connacht's (probable) appointment gets leaked to the unofficial spokesperson of the Union, as a professional scoop. One wonders what's the quid pro quo?
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I'm already warming to him.Ruckedtobits wrote:Kieran Keane is serious "old-school" temprament with modern day tactics and outlook. He is a follow on from John Hart and Graham Henry in so far as he has matured over recent years in his relationships with both players and blazers and is real good company, if you're a rugby nut.
He will like Connacht and Connacht will like him, but only if they clearly accept that it's his way or the highway.
BTW, fascinating process of PR whereby Jono's appointment gets formally announced by Ulster but Connacht's (probable) appointment gets leaked to the unofficial spokesperson of the Union, as a professional scoop. One wonders what's the quid pro quo?
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Crosbie on the bench for Connacht tomorrow, Tom Farrell starting too
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Chiefs rugby Facebook is congratulating Keane on his appointment as Connacht head coach
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Cheifs coaching ticket spread across Connacht and Glasgow.
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Keane's appointment as Head Coach to Connacht should prove mutually beneficial. There are no certainties in professional sports but bringing in an experienced old head who has a great breadth of experience is a tried and tested management procedure for ensuring that corporate progress is maintained, rather than disipated.
As outlined previously, this guy has just the CV for Connacht and should be warmly welcomed.
As outlined previously, this guy has just the CV for Connacht and should be warmly welcomed.