Jackman would be ‘shocked’ if Wales land Easterby

Wales’⁤ Coaching Search: ​Easterby’s Future and ⁣a Look Ahead

Wales is searching ⁢for‌ a‌ new ‌head coach⁢ following warren Gatland’s departure.⁢ This comes after a record ⁢14 consecutive‌ losses, with their last victory ⁤against Georgia in ⁣the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Among the⁤ potential candidates is Ireland’s‍ interim head coach, Simon Easterby.Easterby has strong Welsh roots, having played⁢ and ‍coached ⁢extensively there. He currently serves as⁤ Ireland’s‌ defense coach and‍ is stepping in for Andy⁣ Farrell while the latter is with the British and irish Lions.

easterby: ‌Staying Loyal to Ireland?

Bernard ​Jackman, a former Ireland ⁣international ⁤and ⁢teammate of Easterby, believes it is ⁢indeed unlikely the 49-year-old would be interested in the Wales⁣ position.

“I would ⁤be absolutely shocked if he wanted to ⁣go into that,” Jackman said on the RTÉ ⁤Rugby podcast. “If you’re part of that​ Irish‌ setup…Simon knows how challenging Wales is from his whole career playing there but his time as coach of Scarlets. I think it’s got worse for the regional head coaches since then. That does affect the head coach of the national team. Absolutely, he should be on any shortlist, but I personally would be shocked.”

Jackman⁤ believes Easterby’s integration within the Irish system, his growth as a head coach, and the potential to succeed Andy ‌Farrell make the Wales position unattractive.

Othre Potential Candidates

Jackman suggests that ⁢other‍ coaches could ⁣be ‍good fits for Wales, including Michael Cheika and Leon ‍MacDonald.

Cheika, with his experience in international ⁤rugby⁢ and history of thriving amidst challenges, could be ⁤a strong contender for⁤ the role.MacDonald,a former assistant coach for‍ the All Blacks and recently linked to Australia,is also a potential candidate.

Wales’ Road Ahead: ⁢A Challenge for the ‍Next‍ Coach

Jackman emphasizes that the new coach ‌will need to address the⁢ challenges facing Welsh rugby, notably​ the⁣ lack of confidence among players and the need for greater collaboration between clubs and ⁣the national team.

“It’s ‍going to take a huge amount ‍of flexibility and compromise from a lot ‌of people ​to start this back. ⁣That’s not ⁣being ⁣disrespectful to the current playing group. They’re​ putting everything ⁢in. I⁤ thought they were ‍very brave against France and put a huge amount ⁢of‍ effort in ⁢against Italy. You just look at the team.Their confidence level is on the floor.” Jackaman said.

“For Matt Sherratt, Ireland are probably the worst opponents you want next time up. We’re quite consistent and ⁢quite‍ robust mentally,whereas you’d say if they ⁢played ⁢Scotland or even France at home,there’s more of⁤ a​ chance of an ⁢upset. ​You would think Ireland are the ⁤team, of the five opponents, they are the one you’d⁢ least like to play ⁤first, I ⁤would think.”

Wales​ faces a crucial juncture in it’s‍ rugby history. The‌ appointment ​of a new head coach, one with the vision, experience, and collaborative spirit,‍ will be essential to guide ​the national team ‍back‌ to success.

Bernard Jackman suggests several names as potential⁢ contenders, besides ⁢Simon Easterby, for the Wales coaching position. Who does he think would be ⁢a good fit‌ and why?

Wales’ Coaching Search: Easterby’s future and⁤ a Look⁣ Ahead

bernard Jackman: Insights on Wales’ Coaching Conundrum

Wales​ are on the hunt‍ for a new head coach following ⁢Warren Gatland’s departure, with‌ the team having endured‍ a record-breaking 14⁢ consecutive losses. Joining ⁢us today is Bernard Jackman, former ireland international and teammate of Simon Easterby. ​Bernard, recent reports suggest Simon Easterby could ⁣be a‍ strong contender for the Welsh role. What are your thoughts?

Bernard Jackman: I’d be​ absolutely⁢ shocked if ‌Simon expressed ⁤interest in that job, quite frankly. He’s deeply entrenched‍ in the Irish⁤ system now,‌ serving as interim head coach ⁤while Andy Farrell is with the British and Irish Lions. Simon’s development as a coach within ‍this setup is significant,and the‌ opportunity to potentially⁣ take over from Andy Farrell long-term must be extremely attractive. The ⁢challenges Wales is ‍currently facing are significant, and I ​believe ⁤Simon⁣ knows that from his ‍playing days and ‍his ‌time coaching the Scarlets. ⁤The Welsh regional scene has become increasingly ‍difficult sence then, and that undoubtedly impacts the national team’s success.

This is interesting, Bernard. Apart from Easterby,who else do‍ you see ⁤as suitable candidates for this crucial role?

Bernard⁤ Jackman: Well,there are a few names that spring to mind. Michael⁣ Cheika, with his vast experience ​in international rugby ⁢and ability to thrive under ​pressure, could be a very strong contender.⁢ Leon MacDonald, who​ has served as an assistant coach for ‌both the All Blacks and more recently has been linked to the Australian coaching position, is another name to ‌watch. Both possess the experience and tactical⁤ acumen that wales desperately needs.

what would you‍ say are the ⁢most pressing challenges facing the next Wales coach?

Bernard Jackman: The rebuilding process will require a⁢ monumental effort. The team​ needs a serious injection ⁤of confidence. We saw glimpses of resilience​ against France and Italy, but the overall ‌confidence level is understandably low. There also needs to⁣ be ⁢greater collaboration between the regional clubs and the ‍national ‌team. Creating a ​unified and cohesive‍ habitat⁤ is essential for restoring Welsh rugby to former glory. It’s going to take a ‍lot of hard work and⁣ a collaborative⁢ approach ⁣from everyone involved ‍— players, ⁣coaches, administrators, and fans — to turn things around.

It’s a tough ask for any‌ coach,but hopefully Welsh⁢ rugby can⁣ find a leader who can guide⁣ them out of this dark period and back towards ‍success. What do you think our readers? Who ‌should Wales appoint as⁤ thier next head coach?