Razor Robertson gone?

[Umaga's Witness]

Lots to unpick, but that’s definitely a big part of it. Coaching at domestic and international levels need very different skill sets. Much more around bringing together than teaching. Different amounts of time with players, bigger egos to manage etc.

Tests are harder and require more than just a tough mindset, sticking to a simple game plan, being great at the basics, and playing smartly. Also what made the crusaders good are things other international sides are good or better at, like having a good set piece, and doing the basics well.

Razors superpower was being able to motivate players to play hard and be calm under pressure in the games that mattered most. The biggest challenge was always going to be how he motivated players that didn't come from the crusaders culture. And it turned out he couldn't.

 

[saulan]

Rassie has been posting on the potential of us losing Tony Brown this evening…