Opposition coach says Canberra Raiders Ricky Stuart's Rugby Union World Cup presence 'weird'

[greeneyed]

Opposition coach says Canberra Raiders Ricky Stuart's Rugby Union World Cup presence 'weird'

Michael Cheika says it will be a 'weird' for England players to have Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart in their inner sanctum ahead of a quarter-final.

"It must be weird for the players having an Aussie, because Ricky is a legend. He's a dual international and a tough man. Had a great season with the Raiders this year. They played such good footy. It was a very tough grand final they played in. I'd say it might be a bit weird for them."

Read more: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/rug ... ence-weird

Michael Cheika questions worth of Ricky Stuart working with England: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/ ... st-england

[Billy Walker]

Michael Cheika is an A grade dud. A below average footballer and even worse coach.

[T_R]

I'd imagine that the England rugby team would be quite used at this point to having an Australian in their inner sanctum, considering that their coach is...you know, Australian.

[afgtnk]

I think it's great that Stick has gone to visit Eddie Jones to see what he can learn.

Obviously there's also an element of it being a junket, but Jones is someone who goes to guys like Pep Guardiola (i.e. the cream of the crop) to see what he can learn about coaching and preparation.

Side note: The company I work for has had the unpleasurable experience of dealing with Michael Cheika a couple of times. I can confirm that he is an A grade ****.

[The Nickman]

I think it's great that Stick has gone to visit Eddie Jones to see what he can learn.

Obviously there's also an element of it being a junket, but Jones is someone who goes to guys like Pep Guardiola (i.e. the cream of the crop) to see what he can learn about coaching and preparation.

Side note: The company I work for has had the unpleasurable experience of dealing with Michael Cheika a couple of times. I can confirm that he is an A grade ****.

Woah. That's saying a LOT coming from you, old friend.

[Roger Kenworthy]

If there's an authority figure on weirdness then it's Cheika. Take this as gospel - it is weird.

[Matt]

Given Cheika subscribes to weird is normal, not sure I give 2 hoots about what he thinks is weird

[Seiffert82]

Why does he care?

[greeneyed]

I'd imagine that the England rugby team would be quite used at this point to having an Australian in their inner sanctum, considering that their coach is...you know, Australian.

[-PJ-]

Cheikas just pissed that Ricky's not hanging out in the Wobblies inter sanctum. Seeing how it operates, absorbing wisdom...

Cuz ya know..they stink !!

[FROG]

If you take note of what he is saying he is actually not bagging stuart at all.

Does anyone else think stuart could be thinking about who the next UK target might be? I dont watch rugby, but i assume that there could be some good players worth considering?

[Raiders_Pat]

If you take note of what he is saying he is actually not bagging stuart at all.

Does anyone else think stuart could be thinking about who the next UK target might be? I dont watch rugby, but i assume that there could be some good players worth considering?

I don't think this visit is about recruiting but more about what he can learn from a successful coach like Eddie Jones

[Billy Walker]

If you take note of what he is saying he is actually not bagging stuart at all.

Does anyone else think stuart could be thinking about who the next UK target might be? I dont watch rugby, but i assume that there could be some good players worth considering?

I don't think this visit is about recruiting but more about what he can learn from a successful coach like Eddie Jones

I think the benefit would be reciprocal - if the Poms run out to a Viking clap we will know Ricky has been influential!