Is this a possible step to saving the ailing Springboks, or just another public relations ploy to be seen to be doing something?
Those are the two thoughts that spring to mind after SA Rugby announced it would hold a coaches' indaba late next month following the Rugby Championship.
The gathering will see the six Super rugby coaches - Nollis Marais (Bulls), Franco Smith (Cheetahs), Deon Davids (Kings), Johan Ackermann (Lions), Gary Gold (Sharks) and Robbie Fleck (Stormers) - meet Bok coach Allister Coetzee.
SA Rugby's rugby department and high performance committee will also attend the gathering, which is scheduled to take place in Cape Town from October 19 to 21.
The committee consists of ageing administrators such as Lions president Kevin de Klerk, SA Rugby vice-president James Stofberg and SA Rugby executive council member Francois Davids.
The agenda has also not been finalised and at this stage it is unclear whether the goal is to formulate a playing style across all six Super rugby franchises, or to highlight weaknesses and strengths.
The idea of Super rugby coaches providing input to the national coach is not a new one. But with a new generation of younger Super rugby coaches the time might just be right to forge a system that will ultimately benefit the Springboks.
- TMG Digital
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