International Rugby Coaching isn't just about the head coach. They need to surround themselves with a team of assistant coaches, consultants/specialist advisors, S&C staff, physios. medicos, (increasingly so) Life Skills advisors, dietiticians etc.
In short it is about a Team to assist them to manage the Team.
Has Dingo been given free reign to assemble the required team to help him to run the Wobs?
Has he actually been assertive enough to demand the freedom of action necessary to assemble the right team balance in his support staff and assistants?
Does he actually know what is needed in terms of support staff and assistants, and how to use them?
The answer to all of the above seems to be No!. This seems to be reinforced by what has been reported in Sir Richie GOAT's book about his preparedness at the interview for the Darkness Head Coach gig. Lord Henry apparently went in with the full solution and a complete package, whereas Dingo seemed to throw himself on the mercy of the Selection panel - "Here I am, I am good, please choose me".
In early days, Dingo could be excused because the calibre of his assistant coaches which appeared to be thrust upon him was a little poor. That being said, he should have been assertive enough to demand that they be sacked and replaced.
Dingo has to go, but it has to be on ARU terms with a Plan B in place before Plan A is executed.
The first thing that has to happen is for Chairman Hawker to come out with a public statement that the Board has full confidence in Robbie Deans to continue to perform until the end of his contract, and that there are no plans in place to replace him. ( The most transparent indicator in all of Sportsdom, that we are about to sack the useless bastard. )
In chosing the replacement, the Board must consider replacing/refreshing the entire package and not just head coach. All Assistants, Advisors/consultants, team administrators, medicos, S&C etc must be considered - can/will they work effectively with the new bloke? If not get ones that can/will.
Oh and keep Nuci as far away from the process as possible.
To me the issue is not just who is going to replace Dingo but is there ongoing roles for Totality Tony and others come the revolution?
Personally, I don't think Link is up to the gig yet, but if he is selected who should be in the Coaching team along with him.
I think any nominations to replace the Dingo need to include, as a minimum, a listing of the preferred assistant coaches and advisors as well.
