Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread VI: End of the MOC [Revenge of the STH]

jacothelad

salmocab wrote: »

3 props? we will have to start selling them to fund the development of backs which seems to be a dry enough well at the moment

Here's a novel idea. Ulster and leinster running a joint academy. Sorted.

CatFromHue

jacothelad wrote: »

Here's a novel idea. Ulster and leinster running a joint academy. Sorted.

Dundalk IT would like that very much!

Teferi

So apart from Deans has there been any rumours of interest in other coaches? Would it be worth holding on and seeing who is available after the World Cup?

Buer

Teferi wrote: »

So apart from Deans has there been any rumours of interest in other coaches? Would it be worth holding on and seeing who is available after the World Cup?

Once Deans ruled himself out media attention seemed to settle on Ewan McKenzie. The recruitment overall has gone quiet though due to other goings on in the game.

In terms of the big names, I'd have thought McKenzie and Gibbes were the ones that were going to enjoy a lot of attention after Deans bowed out. Gibbes odds are now at a rather scabby 8/11.

Kinger83

Marco Caputo gone with immediate effect.

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/13630.php#.VW2rIs9Vi1W

awec

He's the guy you only hired recently, right?

awec

awec wrote: »

He's the guy you only hired recently, right?

Badly Titled page but!

Caputo is an Australian Rugby Union Level 3 accredited coach - the highest coaching accreditation available from the ARU - and joined Leinster Rugby on 1 July 2014 as the new Senior team Scrum Coach.

Little more detail here

Caputo will begin as scrum coach at the Irish giants in July, his first full-time role since he was sacked by former Brumbies coach Jake White in 2011.

..The former Wallabies hooker and Gungahlin Eagles coach has a long association with Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor in ACT and Australian junior representative sides.

I imagine the connection might have meant it made sense to go with O'Connor.

awec

He was only a scrum coach though, and I don't think you had too many issues with your scrum?

Larbre34

awec wrote: »

He was only a scrum coach though, and I don't think you had too many issues with your scrum?

Corporate complicity you might say. No surprise really, he was MOCs man.

.ak

awec wrote: »

He was only a scrum coach though, and I don't think you had too many issues with your scrum?

I think he was probably the most efficient of the coaching ticket. He had the scrum as a real weapon where as before he joined it was creaky.

Make senses he's leaving but it's a pity.

Hagz

awec wrote: »

He was only a scrum coach though, and I don't think you had too many issues with your scrum?

I wonder is heading off to join Matt O'Connor on his next venture.

justsomebloke

awec wrote: »

He was only a scrum coach though, and I don't think you had too many issues with your scrum?

I'd say MOC is close to signing as new head coach contract some where at this point and is just getting his back room staff together.

Podge_irl

awec wrote: »

He was only a scrum coach though, and I don't think you had too many issues with your scrum?

Nope, it was reasonably strong. Would have quite liked to keep him.

total former

That's very disappointing. Just means more disruption next season and he seemed to be doing an excellent job.

sydthebeat

justsomebloke wrote: »

I'd say MOC is close to signing as new head coach contract some where at this point and is just getting his back room staff together.

MOC most likely will be the new queensland reds coach next season

aimee1

lads do we need a 2nd row? fairly decent one just left munster

thomond2006

aimee1 wrote: »

lads do we need a 2nd row? fairly decent one just left munster

Toner, McCarthy, Douglas, Kearney, Denton

No room for another signing IMO.

Unless the incomparable Leinster Legend Steven Sykes returns.

scott1974

Marco Caputo is has left as well...

That's a bit worrying...

Kirk Van Houten

scott1974 wrote:

Marco Caputo is has left as well...

scott1974 wrote:

That's a bit worrying...

Is only worrying if a new head coach and backroom team isnt lined up already.

Happy days if a new coaching team is about to be put in place or otherwise it looks like a smart move from Caputo to get out in case next season is a clusterfeck.

Stainalert

Indo tipping John Fogarty for new Leinster scrum coach - Don't know a lot about him. Anyone rate him?

Stainalert

Stainalert wrote: »

Indo tipping John Fogarty for new Leinster scrum coach - Don't know a lot about him. Anyone rate him?

He was good as a hooker!

molloyjh

Stainalert wrote: »

Indo tipping John Fogarty for new Leinster scrum coach - Don't know a lot about him. Anyone rate him?

He's been the forwards coach for the As and has been pretty heavily involved in a lot of the scrum workshops and initiatives around the country over the last couple of years. He's no experience at this level at all though.

The Indo has linked Deans with the top job already and have been wrong. Fogs could just be another one of those names that people recognise like COS, Birch etc.

That said bringing in Fogs could point to Dempsey getting the top gig on an interim basis as well, which was heavily rumoured even before MOC left. I would worry about a coaching team of Dempsey, Leo and Fogs with Richie still double jobbing and therefore missing for a large part of the season. It would be a very green set-up if it comes to pass.

Heroditas

Isn't he involved with the Irish Women team?
I think he has a role already with the Leinster Branch as well. Seem to remember his name being mentioned somewhere in relation to that

vienne86

molloyjh wrote: »

He's been the forwards coach for the As and has been pretty heavily involved in a lot of the scrum workshops and initiatives around the country over the last couple of years. He's no experience at this level at all though.

The Indo has linked Deans with the top job already and have been wrong. Fogs could just be another one of those names that people recognise like COS, Birch etc.

That said bringing in Fogs could point to Dempsey getting the top gig on an interim basis as well, which was heavily rumoured even before MOC left. I would worry about a coaching team of Dempsey, Leo and Fogs with Richie still double jobbing and therefore missing for a large part of the season. It would be a very green set-up if it comes to pass.

Hmm. My gut feeling would be to get in someone from outside. But I must say, I am full of admiration for what Dempsey has done with the A's.

awec

Dempsey would be mental to take the Leinster job right now IMO. He is a coach with it all to prove and needs to make sure he gives himself the best shot at it when his time comes.

thomond2006

Matt Williams and Neil Francis for Leinster ftw.

sullivlo

Seeing on @sportsforbusines on Twitter that it's the Laya stadium for the RDS.

http://sportforbusiness.com/unveiling-the-new-rds-sponsor/

awec

Ha, sounds awful.

.ak

Aw, thought Samsung would've been a cool sponsor.

.ak

awec wrote: »

Ha, sounds awful.

Better than Kings Slice Pan stadium or whatever its called.