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It appears that changes have to be made - Coach Ibanez to leave Bordeaux
By Harry West
Raphael Ibanez has announced he will leave his position as head coach of Bordeaux-Begles at the end of the season.
The former France captain, who won 98 caps for his country over an 11-year period, took over at the Top 14 club in 2012.
Ibanez has subsequently led the side to a series of mid-table finishes and looks set to do so again this season with Bordeaux sitting eighth.
The news was confirmed via the club's official website on Monday, just two days after a resounding 46-14 win over Grenoble.
"After the victory of this weekend, which allows the team to project themselves calmly towards a good end of the season, it is time for me to evoke the future: following exchanges with the players, and [president] Laurent Marti, it appears that changes have to be made," Ibanez said.
"I confirm today that I will leave the UBB at the end of the season.
"It is said that 'love lasts three years', for me it will have lasted five years with this team! I am proud to have contributed to the development of this club which I hope will grow in the years to come.
"I thank all the members of the club - players, coaches, members of the board, supporters and partners - for their support on a daily basis. I thank president Laurent Marti for the trust he has placed in me, his unfailing involvement and integrity."
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Which is why more depth needs development. There are are several players waiting in the mix who will be good to great ABs. Our bench replacements this year were not always up to the mark
Go to commentshe should not be playing 12. He should be playing 10 and team managers should stop playing players out of position to accommodate libbok.
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