The Australian Rugby Union revealed that Ewen McKenzie has resigned as Wallaby coach.
McKenzie announced his resignation after the Qantas Wallabies were gallant in defeat, going down 29-28 to New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 18 October.
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver paid tribute to McKenzie who has led Australia in 22 Tests since starting in the role in August 2013.
“I did not ask Ewen to resign, but understand his decision. He informed me this morning of his intention to resign, regardless of tonight’s result.”
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“Ewen is a world-class coach and a world-class individual who has been committed to playing entertaining Rugby for our fans since he started in the role.
“During his tenure, he has overseen a seven match winning streak, drew against the All Blacks and beat South Africa – all achievements that had not been met in the previous year.
“We sincerely wish Ewen well for the future professionally and personally.”
Mr Pulver said the process to find a replacement has now begun.
“We hope to have the new Head Coach in place before the team leaves for the Spring Tour on Friday.”
“Criteria for the role includes identifying a coach who can lead us to victory in next year’s Rugby World Cup; represents Rugby’s core values; has the support of the playing group; and is available.
“As part of this process, we will also identify structural improvements to the off-field element of the Wallabies, with a senior leadership role to be created to support the team.
“We will work with the incoming coach on that structure, with a solution to be in place as soon as possible,” Pulver said.
So long Ewen.
Seems a pity to go out this way,
after YOUR Team played with such commitment and bravery in one of the most enthralling and frenetic Test Matches I can remember.
@ cane:
Caner, Fern asked I inform you and the other Kiwi brethren that he will be in rehab from December
@ nortie:
Please pass onto my “Öld Foe Fernly” the good wishes of us Kiwi’s.
I had no idea that he had a problem of that regard.
I’m sure he has the resilience to pull through.
If Fernly has nothing else………………………..it is resilience.
cane.
@ nortie:
2
Maybe I did have a point saying that JW might be the Wallabies coach in RWC 2015?
😉
McKenzie got what he deserved for the relentless efforts to reinstate the ‘Three Amigos’,
😥
@ Hondo:
You have no point.
At all.
😆
@ gunther:
You seem to be wrong gunner.
Hondo may well have a point.
@ cane:
Even a broken watch is right twice a day.
If Hondkak were a broken watch he’s be a 1987 timex.
😆
3 @ cane:
Will do
@ cane:
6
There is no certainty here of course, but bear in mind that JW is acquainted himself with the sub culture of the Aussie’s Super Rugby, he cleaned up the Brumbies from what was termed as ‘players’ Power’ and led them to a two SR’s semis snd a final in two season!
JW’s brutal discipline and coaching leadership might be vindicated now by the ARU as the ‘medicine’ for the Wallabies?
Right? 😉
@ nortie: that for real Nortie?
Sad news this (on a day that the Wallabies delivered their best performance in 3 years) … but Ewen does the honourable thing – he deserves respect
& Kurtley seems like a cancer
@ nortie:
Anger management?
So ole Chubby Cheika doing The Twist,
leaving Jake to go under the Limbo stick …
BrumbiesBoy will be happy
& Tonga has been spared the bother searching for another technical adviser.
Aussies to Twist again?
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