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Simon Mannix candidat au poste de sélectionneur du Portugal
Selon nos informations, l’ancien sélectionneur de l’Uruguay Esteban Meneses et le Néo-Zélandais Simon Mannix seraient en compétition pour devenir le prochain sélectionneur du Portugal.
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Le Néo-Zélandais Simon Mannix, âgé de 52 ans, exerce actuellement en tant qu’entraîneur à Biarritz (ProD2), après avoir travaillé à la Section paloise, à Singapour et au RC Bassin d’Arcachon. Sa crédibilité pour le poste est renforcée par sa familiarité avec les compétitions de haut niveau en France, qui fournissent un réservoir de joueurs cruciaux pour le développement présent et futur de l’équipe portugaise.
Ancien ouvreur des All Blacks (1 sélection contre la France en 1994), il avait occupé pendant deux saison le poste de manager sportif du Bassin d’Arcachon (Nationale 2) avant d’arriver à Biarritz début décembre 2023. Sa carrière de coach l’avait d’abord emmené à l’US Romans, au Racing 92 et au Munster avant d’arriver à Pau pendant cinq ans (2014-2019).
L’ancien sélectionneur de l’Uruguay candidat
Un autre candidat sérieux est l’Argentin Esteban Meneses, ancien entraîneur de l’Uruguay pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2023, qui travaille depuis trois mois avec la Fédération portugaise de rugby.
Il avait rejoint la sélection aux côtés de Rodolfo Ambrósio et Daniel Hourcade en tant que membres du staff, aidant le sélectionneur par intérim João Mirra dans le cadre du Rugby Europe Championship 2024 masculin où le Portugal a terminé vice-champion.
Son expertise en tant qu’entraîneur national et sa connaissance approfondie de l’environnement des nations émergentes sont considérées comme idéales pour occuper le poste, mais le processus est loin d’être achevé.
D’autres candidats basés en France ?
Le président de la Fédération portugaise de rugby, Carlos Amado da Silva, a révélé dans une récente interview à Radio Alfa qu’ « il y avait deux et maintenant trois noms possibles pour prendre le poste d’entraîneur principal. Ils ne sont pas français, mais ils sont basés la-bas et ont une connaissance approfondie du Top14, de la ProD2 et des autres compétitions françaises ».
Le Portugal est sans entraîneur depuis octobre dernier, lorsque Sébastien Bertrank a démissionné deux semaines seulement après avoir signé avec les Lobos. Avec des échéances estivales et automnales difficiles à l’horizon – les Springboks et la Namibie en juillet, et l’Écosse, les États-Unis et les Samoa en novembre – le conseil d’administration annoncera dans les prochaines semaines qui va prendre la succession de Patrice Lagisquet et guider l’équipe dans la course à une place pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2027.
Comments on RugbyPass
Kinda strange that he wasn’t with a premiership team or a higher level of rugby? Start playing late or something? With that kind of size and athleticism you’d think someone would have picked him up?
2 Go to commentsShows how much attitude matters. Last week the Brumbies got done, this week they dominated the tournament leaders, who were likely thinking they could cruise to victory.
4 Go to commentsA Turtle has more pace and leg drive than Owen Franks, so it’s a good thing he only had to run 90 metres for that try.
2 Go to commentsOh Tamati Tua was in the vastly over-rated Leon MacDonalds Blues system? Well, no wonder he was wasted, much like Emoni Narawa and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens under MacDonald. now look at them. Good thing Tua isn’t eligible, the Aussies latch on to any player who isn’t tied down.
4 Go to commentsMark Telea is a lot of things, but a defensive juggernaut has never been one of them. There will be far bigger tests in that regard for the youngster.
10 Go to commentsLove and respect to Fiji but not a chance outside of 7s
4 Go to commentsGood summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
4 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
2 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
2 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
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