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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 1070964" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>Yes, credit to Lyn Jones for fulfilling his obligations to Russia through a difficult time. Thanks for the interview with Muir, interesting reading. I'm glad to see he is actually using some Russian coaches initially rather than wholesale importation of South Africans. It is clear when watching Penza that their coach Yanyushkin is a capable man. Still in his thirties, so with much upward potential and his presence will assist in bridging the language gap (not all Russians are fluent in 4 languages I'm sure!).</p><p></p><p>I can't really comment on the project or otherwise of cutting off older players from the Russian national. It is normal for an outgoing coach to make excuses and an incoming one to say that their new ideas are better. I know Jones put out a young side in the second Chile test and many of those players did not look ready yet. But I wasn't aware of any of his other selections being young and experimental?</p><p></p><p>It is normal for a Tier2 side, when eliminated from RWC qualification, to focus instead on players who will still be young enough in 4 years time for the next RWC. But Russia have not been eliminated so should absolutely be picking the strongest 23 next month and that sounds like what Muir will do. I would say there is nothing in the interview to suggest Muir won't stil prioritise youth development, only that he won't show older players the door. He is clearly aiming for 2027 and I think youth development will be a major focus.</p><p></p><p>In terms of naturalisations I understand from another article on Rugger thaf Russia are hoping to capture 6 or so players from former USSR territories but that World Rugby have still to decide on whether this is permitted. With the 5 year residency rule I don't think naturalisation of overseas Premier League players will be sustainable long term, but it makes sense to use what resources they can as they hopefully transition to improved youth development.</p><p></p><p>He is realistic on 2023. It is a long shot with a very difficult first match in Bucharest. Even a loss there is not fatal. Like you say, I would not judge Muir this year. Maybe by the REC 2024 we will know if he is improving things at all levels. I remain optimistic.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 1070964, member: 74121"] Yes, credit to Lyn Jones for fulfilling his obligations to Russia through a difficult time. Thanks for the interview with Muir, interesting reading. I'm glad to see he is actually using some Russian coaches initially rather than wholesale importation of South Africans. It is clear when watching Penza that their coach Yanyushkin is a capable man. Still in his thirties, so with much upward potential and his presence will assist in bridging the language gap (not all Russians are fluent in 4 languages I'm sure!). I can't really comment on the project or otherwise of cutting off older players from the Russian national. It is normal for an outgoing coach to make excuses and an incoming one to say that their new ideas are better. I know Jones put out a young side in the second Chile test and many of those players did not look ready yet. But I wasn't aware of any of his other selections being young and experimental? It is normal for a Tier2 side, when eliminated from RWC qualification, to focus instead on players who will still be young enough in 4 years time for the next RWC. But Russia have not been eliminated so should absolutely be picking the strongest 23 next month and that sounds like what Muir will do. I would say there is nothing in the interview to suggest Muir won't stil prioritise youth development, only that he won't show older players the door. He is clearly aiming for 2027 and I think youth development will be a major focus. In terms of naturalisations I understand from another article on Rugger thaf Russia are hoping to capture 6 or so players from former USSR territories but that World Rugby have still to decide on whether this is permitted. With the 5 year residency rule I don't think naturalisation of overseas Premier League players will be sustainable long term, but it makes sense to use what resources they can as they hopefully transition to improved youth development. He is realistic on 2023. It is a long shot with a very difficult first match in Bucharest. Even a loss there is not fatal. Like you say, I would not judge Muir this year. Maybe by the REC 2024 we will know if he is improving things at all levels. I remain optimistic. [/QUOTE]
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