Connolly named coach

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

JOHN Connolly has been appointed Australia head coach to lead the Wallabies through to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, the Australian Rugby Union announced today.

Connolly would lead a "new, streamlined" coaching staff, which has yet to be named, the union said.. Connolly, 54, coached Queensland from 1989-2000 before guiding leading European clubs Stade Francais, Swansea and, most recently, Bath.
He replaces Eddie Jones, who was sacked in December year after the disastrous 2005 season in which the Wallabies lost eight of their final Tests.




http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,18015751-23217,00.html

 

[skeepe]

Best of the options I guess, but Jones should never have been sacked. They will regret this decision in years to come, mark my words.

 

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

At least we agree on one thing, Eddie should never have gone.

 

[aussies1st]

I have read in article that Connolly coaching style should help our team as he is a man that gets the set pieces right. Hopefully that is true cause that is where we have been let down.

 

[lockyno1]

Best of the options I guess, but Jones should never have been sacked. They will regret this decision in years to come, mark my words.

He is a good option, Connolly. However, David Nuicifora is the one I wanted to get the job. Jones' record is appauling overseas and considering the World Cup is in France, there is a major problem- regarless of injuries he can't win overseas! It was time for a change and the new coach has time to rebild the side and chuck out the has-beens with some fresh faces. Good move overall.