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‘I’m in the s–t’: How Schmidt landed All Blacks icon at Wallabies – and why ’80 per cent of coaching is selection’

After assisting the All Blacks for 218 Tests, Mike Cron admits it will be “awkward” coaching against his home country but says a desire to help Joe Schmidt saw him jump on board his compatriot’s Wallabies mission. The veteran coach, who is known affectionately as… Read More »‘I’m in the s–t’: How Schmidt landed All Blacks icon at Wallabies – and why ’80 per cent of coaching is selection’

Getting value for money from stars is the biggest competitive advantage in the NRL – and the flip side can be devastating

The salary cap at all clubs is equal, it’s just that some are more equal than others. All the animals in the NRL farm get the same funding from head office and have the same salary cap amount of $12 million plus to spend on… Read More »Getting value for money from stars is the biggest competitive advantage in the NRL – and the flip side can be devastating