New Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie said he will tackle lingering discipline issues in the Australian side by clearly outlining what is expected of players representing their country.
Promising to deal with players who have “fallen off the perch”, McKenzie was officially unveiled as the new Wallabies coach during a press conference with Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver in Brisbane.
McKenzie said he would be drafting a set of principles of behaviour that were acceptable at the Wallaby level.
McKenzie dodged questions on current Wallaby flyhalf James O’Connor and Reds star Quade Cooper, reiterating his admiration for Cooper as a player.
He said that selecting the team was his most important job, and he will be reviewing every position in the Wallabies side, noting that some positions, which he did not disclose, could be filled by up to eight or nine players successfully.
Meanwhile in the Super Rugby this weekend, at 7.35pm this Friday the Crusaders meet the Hurricanes while at 9.40 the Rebels play the Highlanders.
On Saturday the Chiefs meet the Blues at 7.35pm.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso
Source: smh
