Sir John Kirwan has endorsed Tana Umaga to succeed him as Blues head coach after announcing his resignation.
In a press conference today, Kirwan announced his decision to step down as coach saying he “totally loves the Blues”, but understood in the best interests of the Super Rugby franchise it was best for him to step down.
He said it is a “results based industry” and “when you’re a coach you are there to bring results and he didn’t bring those and he always said to fans and players that if he is not delivering that then it’s right that he step aside”.
Speculation has mounted about his successor amid reports former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga will take over the job for the next three years.
Kirwan endorsed him as a great choice to take on the Blues role.
Meanwhile, the first Super Rugby playoffs tomorrow will see the Highlanders hosting the Chiefs at 7.35pm while the Stormers will take on the Brumbies at 3.05am Sunday.
Source: stuff.co.nz
