Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 29, 2019 16:24:45 GMT 12
SONNY BILL WILLIAMS URGES NZ RUGBY TO HELP MAORI AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS
When asked to explain what qualities attack coach Ian Foster would bring to the All Blacks if he succeeds in replacing outgoing coach Steve Hansen after the tournament Williams replied that it was his understanding a number of applicants would apply for the position.
Instead of directly addressing the question about Foster, who has assisted Hansen for eight seasons, Williams deviated to the issue of how the All Blacks coaches can communicate and assist players of Maori or Pacific Island heritage.
"There are a lot of coaches leaving at the end of the year, and one thing that I would probably put to the NZRU, it would be good to see a Pacific Islander or Maori in the coaching system that would have a bit of influence," Williams said......
www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/rwc-2019-japan/116973905/all-blacks-v-wales-sonny-bill-williams-urges-nz-rugby-to-help-maori-and-pacific-islanders
When asked to explain what qualities attack coach Ian Foster would bring to the All Blacks if he succeeds in replacing outgoing coach Steve Hansen after the tournament Williams replied that it was his understanding a number of applicants would apply for the position.
Instead of directly addressing the question about Foster, who has assisted Hansen for eight seasons, Williams deviated to the issue of how the All Blacks coaches can communicate and assist players of Maori or Pacific Island heritage.
"There are a lot of coaches leaving at the end of the year, and one thing that I would probably put to the NZRU, it would be good to see a Pacific Islander or Maori in the coaching system that would have a bit of influence," Williams said......
www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/rwc-2019-japan/116973905/all-blacks-v-wales-sonny-bill-williams-urges-nz-rugby-to-help-maori-and-pacific-islanders