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Un Français fortement pressenti pour entraîner les Fidji
La Fédération fidjienne de rugby a confirmé que la nomination d’un entraîneur en chef pour remplacer Simon Raiwalui, dont le mandat a pris fin après la Coupe du Monde de Rugby en France, ne se fera pas avant un certain temps.
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Peter Mazey, président par intérim de la FRU, a déclaré au Fiji Sun que l’annonce prévue pour cette semaine avait été reportée, le comité de sélection continuant d’étudier les différentes candidatures.
Le chef de la Fiji High Performance Unit, Barrie-Jon Mather, avait laissé sous-entendre que le processus serait achevé cette semaine. Ce retard intervient alors que les médias locaux ont affirmé que les Flying Fijian basés en Europe font pression pour que le Français Franck Boivert soit pris en compte dans le dernier tour de sélection.
Découvreur de talents
Franck Boivert, un ressortissant catalan français, ancien trois-quarts perpignanais qui vit aux Fidji depuis 27 ans, est l’ancien directeur technique de l’équipe fidjienne de rugby et responsable de la détection de talents de la province de Nadroga pour l’ASM Clermont.
Expert du rugby fidjien, il a également été conseiller technique de toutes les îles du Pacifique, des Cook, à Tonga, à Niue, à Tahiti ou la Nouvelle-Calédonie.
L’entraîneur principal des Fijian Drua, Mick Byrne, qui a mené l’équipe aux éliminatoires du Super Rugby Pacific la saison dernière, et l’entraîneur principal par intérim, Senirusi Seruvakula, étaient pressentis pour être les deux principaux noms, ayant participé à la deuxième phase d’entretiens la semaine dernière. Le Néo-Zélandais Daryl Gibson et le Sud-Africain Frans Ludeke sont deux autres entraîneurs impliqués dans le processus.
Prendre le temps de choisir la bonne personne
« La décision finale n’a pas encore été prise car nous attendons les références (des candidats) et d’autres informations comme les contrats », a expliqué Peter Mazey. « Nous espérons recevoir ces informations et les examiner. Nous ne voulons pas précipiter les choses pour être sûrs de choisir la bonne personne.
« Nous espérions pouvoir le faire d’ici la fin de la semaine, mais il n’y aura pas d’annonce. »
Le soutien à Franck Boivert a été notable tout au long du processus, Sailosi Naiteqe Sr, ancien entraîneur principal de Naitasiri et sélectionneur de rugby à 7 des Fidji, ayant déclaré : « La FRU devrait confier à Boivert le poste d’entraîneur principal des Flying Fijians. Boivert a été impliqué dans le rugby aux Fidji en tant qu’entraîneur, responsable du développement, directeur du HPU, conseiller technique au niveau des clubs, des provinces et de la nationé ».
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Peter Mazey a déjà précisé que le candidat retenu devrait vivre à plein temps aux Fidji et prendre en charge l’ensemble du système de haute performance dans les îles. Un certain nombre d’entraîneurs précédents ont pris l’avion pour se rendre aux Fidji et en revenir pour des séances d’entraînement tout en vivant à l’étranger.
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‘War of independence’. Such a grand name for a few skirmishes. Where were all the great battles of this ‘war’ ? Smith got goosebumps as he was being emotionally manipulated, another mushroom.
1 Go to commentsFor all those disputing the veracity of Etzebeth’s very public recollections of the Irish players’ comments, I have one question: should we be holding our collective breath in anticipation of a barrage of strenuous denials from the Irish squad? Then again, perhaps not…
117 Go to comments> If the game of rugby is to grow globally, then the rugby Sth Africa play needs to be exterminated. Their performances at World Cup ‘19 & ‘23 were the antithesis to what the game should be. If the World Cup final is the grand spectacle of the game, please no more having to endure the drudgery and insipid ‘style ‘ of play harking back to pre WWII days, where the soulless rugby of the Bok reflected the mindset of a nation. > Gotta agree with Ben Smith, “ the Springboks took the trophy by default, with what might be the most unimpressive escape of all time “.
73 Go to commentsI think Rassie should bring in some new guys and give them a go in these irrelevant games. It’s a chance to blood some guys that might otherwise not get a chance and see if they’re up to it. As for the who’s number 1 dispute? Don’t care. As long as the trophies are brought home, that argument isn’t important. Champions don’t fuss about the could’ve, would’ve, should’ve. They just do, and that for me makes SA and NZ the top dogs. Followed by Ireland and occasionally England.
225 Go to commentsThis is like the “catches win matches" saying in cricket. If ABs were pragmatic and kicked for goal instead of hunting tries, I reckon they win that game with ease. Instead, nearly 6 months later; we have World Rugby's official mouthpiece celebrating their Almost Won the Rugby World Cup trophy. Fine Victory Gentleman! Well-earned!!
73 Go to comments“…the All Blacks nearly won…” is the only phrase you need to concern yourself with relative to this “journalistic” piece. Enjoy your Almost Won the World Cup victory…
73 Go to commentsAw common. Stop winging. There were no errors by officials. It is all recorded. Whose fault was the Cane red card? Or the Savea knock? Maybe the selectors who insisted on making a very average player their captain should be blamed. Something had to give way.
73 Go to commentsThe latest ‘Ireland are arrogant’ attack from one of the two most arrogant rugby nations on earth.
117 Go to commentsWaawaawaaaaaaaa
23 Go to commentsHow does this guy still have a job?
73 Go to commentsSorry bok you can't beat facts, we heard you all crowing how great you thought you were..lol ! We all watched the game, cheatsabeth cheating cost abs a try, only a penalty considering it was cynical and a professional foul, doesn't matter who wrote this because thats how it happened, but you go enjoy your gifting of the cup,
73 Go to commentsCan we talk about the context of how this particular journalist continues to make a living and gets published? Controversy for clicks. Shame on all of us for engaging with these irrelevant opinions.
73 Go to commentsAn astounding article !
73 Go to commentsFrance didn’t lose against New Zeland in 2011, but against Joubert…
73 Go to commentsHahahaha knew the “journalist” just by seeing the headline. Not wasting my time reading it as I know it's just another toxic manifestation of the boks living rent free in this babies head.
73 Go to commentsWhen you read those facts, you can say safely that the game was handed to the Springboks by the ruling mistakes made by the Referee and TMO. Perhaps that is why South Africans were/are so “noisey” about the win….this behaviour perhaps concealing that they realise luck played a big part in the result. Certainly not a good look for the IRB going forward…pretty shoddy sadly.
73 Go to commentsI must admit to being quite surprised by all the wine-ing and hand wringing from most AB pundits; commentators and the general analysis after a classic and engrossing final. I shudder to think how the pundits would’ve reacted if the AB’s where victors with 1 point on the day.. Most Bok fans pundits; fans and commentators take a loss on the chin; congratulate the winner and move on…and till now the NZ rugby fans where the same.. Naas Botha’s famous quote has never been more apt…. Cowboys don’t cry or make excuses.. STOP IT CRY-BABIES; …..YOU LOST.
73 Go to comments4 out of 8 beats 3 out of 10 cups. Maybe NZ are bad finishers???🤣🤣🤣
73 Go to commentsBokke bokke Bokke
1 Go to commentsThe main thing you need on your side to win a World Cup is luck. ABs had their fair share of it in the 2011 final. One score game in the SF vs Springboks in 2015 means there always things you can look at and say if this thing or that thing happened then SA would/should have won that game. Smith’s try being called back broke protocol, but it was the correct decision, so I don’t have a problem with that. If it was an SA try called back in the same circumstances I don’t think many ABS fans would have a problem with it. Cane’s shot was high, it was the classic thing NZ players have been doing, and getting carded for for years - Walking around bolt upright trying to put a big hit on someone. Stupid play by someone with a poor disciplinary record. The one that was a big problem for me was Etzebeth’s obstruction. The referee just choked on this occasion. Frustrating to have the TMO in his ear all night, apart from at this moment. Minimum yellow card for Etzebeth, but a very strong case for a penalty try also. Despite all that the ABs had the opportunity to be ahead with 3 minutes to play, so it’s hard to point fingers too much. Pollard makes that kick 99/100. JB and RM make it 50/100. That’s what it came down to in the end.
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