Bye bye Nucifora, nice knowing you.

[ozbash]

After weeks of speculation coach David Nucifora is set to leave the Blues at the end of their campaign.
It's understood Nucifora has accepted the job as Australian Rugby Union High Performance Director.
Nucifora has been widely tipped to take over the role from Pat Howard for some time but has also been linked with the Waratahs coaching job.
He has discussed the job with Australian boss John O'Neill and comes off contract with the Blues at the end of the season.
The Blues and Auckland Rugby Union has denied the move but it's believed Nucifora has taken up the offer.
David Nucifora took over as Blues head coach in 2005, having been axed from the Brumbies job midway through the previous season.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411749/1699661

 

[Sanchez]

WOOHOO
*does a dance*

 

[ozbash]

The Blues are looking for a new coach with David Nucifora confirming that he will stand down at the end of this year's Super 14 campaign.

Nucifora had an option to extend his Blues contract for another year if the franchise saw fit but he has decided it is time to return to Australia.
Nucifora, who has been head coach at the Blues for three years, had to inform his New Zealand Rugby Union bosses by yesterday (the end of April) and confirmed what has been widely tipped for some time - that his time here is over.
Nucifora has been linked to the high performance manager's position at the Australian Rugby Union but said nothing has been confirmed as yet.
He ruled out applying for the vacant Waratahs position saying that if he was to continue coaching in the Super 14 he would have stuck with the Blues.
"With children about to start high school, our decision had to come down to what is best for our family. The timing of my contract meant I had to make a definite call now - and it was a very tough call to make," Nucifora said in a statement.
"While I have been in discussions with the Australian Rugby Union, I do not have a confirmed job to go to, nor do I intend to be coaching another Super 14 team.
"If I was to continue coaching at this level, I would have stayed with the Blues. These last three years have been the most enjoyable of my coaching career. It has been an absolute privilege."
Blues chief excutive Andy Dalton said while he was disappointed Nucifora was not continuing with the franchise he understood the reasons why.
"From the outset, David has informed me of family factors that would affect his decision to coach the Blues. I have huge respect for him and the significant results he has achieved within the franchise since he became head coach. We are sorry to see him go but will farewell him at the end of this competition with our best wishes."

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[Twizzle]

we'll have him

 

[Alehana]

sell out, but kinda new it was coming, once cooper came up to be an 'assistant' coach at the blues, it was very obvious.