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Dai Young steps down as Cardiff boss despite being cleared of accusations
By PA
Dai Young has stepped down as Cardiff’s director of rugby despite an independent investigation finding insufficient evidence to support the bullying allegations made against him.
Former Wales prop Young was suspended in April after he was accused of bullying members of staff, a claim that he categorically denied.
A barrister was appointed to investigate the allegations and concluded that no further action should be taken as they could not be substantiated.
However, the toll of the episode taken on both Young and Cardiff has resulted in his departure.
“Unfortunately this process has caused strain on the working relationship between Cardiff Rugby and Dai Young,” a statement by the Welsh region said.
“In the circumstances, regrettably, it has been mutually agreed by the parties to terminate Dai’s employment contract in accordance with terms within that allow for early termination.
“Cardiff Rugby would like to thank Dai for his latest contribution during the last two years, which culminated in finishing as the highest placed Welsh club in the United Rugby Championship.
“We wish Dai the very best with whatever the future holds for him. Work will now begin to appoint a successor and coaching team at the Arms Park with 14 weeks still remaining until the 2023-24 season kicks off.”
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Schmidt’s failure to develop depth in the squad and rotation of players is the biggest issue for the wallabies. AAA, Slipper and Nongoor are not up to it. But they have Sio and Ainsley not selected. He’s also not developed Pone who is the best ball running prop we have with Bell.
He’s also going to grind into dust key players like Bell and Thor. It’s a long season and next year will be similar with the Lions. The players already play too many games.
Schmidt is a good technician but he is a poor head coach as the latter requires planning 2-3 years ahead. See Rassie with his squad rotation for example and his use of OS players. The blueprint is there but Schmidt not bright/able/poor judgment whatever it is to get it.
Go to commentsYeah I blame NZR, they didn’t cause the problem but they are not dealing with it appropriately and that is solely on them.
Clubs own the players and decide what happens, and they are clubs owned by billionaires.
Money talks.
But we want the best French team down here, so what do we do if we cannot compete money wise?
I think a sustained attack on the French patriotic pride/nationalism/all that stuff just might see both public and player pressure put on the establishment, is our best bet.
“ The French are cowards bending over for billionaire masters etc. “
The worst that will happen is outraged interest in the series which hype up the games.
Ever seen the movie Full Metal Jacket? How the drill instructor punishes everyone else in the platoon when Private Pyle Fs up?
That’s what we gotta do to France. Gotta private Pyle them, give them the proper motivation.
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