Allister Coetzee Quotes
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I said last week that the number on Jean's back does not matter. He stays effective as a runner, decision-maker and leader.
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We have to evolve … I will make sure we keep what we’re good at. We’re renowned for our physicality. We have to be a bit smarter with where we want to use our physicality.
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As South Africans we put unnecessary pressure on our captain. I will meet certain players, inside the country and outside the country, and make sure that our captain becomes instrumental in making sure that we win Test matches.
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I would like to use overseas-based players, it’s been arranged already.
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I’m really happy with the intensity I’ve seen from our sides in Super Rugby. I would like players to focus on Super Rugby. The last thing a Super Rugby coach wants is a Springbok coach interfering.
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The Irish are a settled team they will be formidable. We have to be ready by the June Tests. I know the big thing in terms of readiness is to have your best 23 players ready.
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Transformation is not an issue for me. A national coach has to understand that he is living in SA. At Stormers I was faced with same challenge in Super Rugby, it is an exciting challenge. When I left the Stormers we were Currie Cup champions and won the SA conference as a transformed side.
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Meyer did a tremendous job. He brought through young players, which I am grateful for. I will be talking to him in the weeks to come.