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Waratahs chairman throws some low key shade at Bernard Foley
By Jamie Wall
In a move that will please fans of passive-aggressive behavior worldwide, NSW Waratahs chairman Roger Davis has dropped a not-so-subtle hint that he'd prefer a more skillful number 10 in his side.
Quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, Davis bemoaned the Waratahs horrible 2017 season before heaping praise on the depth of talent in New Zealand rugby:
"What you'd give for a Beauden Barrett or someone that could actually give us that depth of play."
Incumbent Waratahs and Wallabies fly half Bernard Foley might feel pretty aggrieved about this particular remark, given that he's had to work behind a pack that's struggled to gain any ascendency all season. Besides, it was only two seasons ago that he guided the Wallabies to a World Cup final and three since his heroics sealed a maiden Super Rugby title for the Waratahs.
But Davis is very much from the 'what have you done for me lately' school of thought, judging by the rest of his comments. He describes Sydney fans as 'fickle', that 'no one likes Friday night games' and that players have 'faded dramatically'.
However, both he and Waratahs skipper Michael Hooper have thrown their support behind embattled coach Daryl Gibson.
Hooper was quoted as saying: "There's complete support behind Daryl and he's the direction forward for this club."
Gibson might want to change gears in the off season though, 2017 has been one of the worst ever for the Waratahs. They've won only four games this year, enduring a hiding last weekend to the Jaguares. They end their season tonight in Perth, where they'll take on the Force.
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He doesn't generally do it at all, for anybody, so don't say too much the next one could be just as positive about the Springboks if you don't get carried away!
He also pointed out the "no killer instinct" narrative that they simply weren't good enough. Do yo disagree that SA were that great against NZ?
Readying the article I didn't even see that as a dig towards SA SF, simply an exciting take on how close the ABs really are again to those at the top. I feel it is more you that is taking away from this enjoyment with you replay that is largely based on a lot of old resentment.
Just enjoy how good the rugby is and that NZ is back baby!
Go to commentsAttack coach? What "attack"? All I saw was headless chooks pinballing around the paddock. This whole coaching group needs a shake-down. The BFs have regressed at pace since the Prof & Cronnie days.
We have immense talent, some of the best in world rugby, but it's wasted on this coaching group. I put Bunting in the same loser category as Penney & Foster. At this point in time, success at RWC2025 seems a longshot!?!
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