Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli and head coach Ivan van Rooyen have dismissed studies of the union’s hierarchy interfering in staff choices and recreation plan.
In response to a narrative on Rugby365 final week, a gathering between the teaching workers – together with its senior members – was held after the Lions’ 44-28 loss to Western Province within the opening spherical of the Currie Cup.
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The Lions Rugby Firm (LRC) will reportedly not get drawn into hypothesis concerning a recording in possession of Rugby365 during which the union’s coaches allegedly raised quite a few points regarding higher administration.
“We can’t touch upon an audio recording we’ve got not heard,” was the official remark from the union concerning the matter.
As acknowledged within the Rugby365 story, the recording mentioned the opportunity of the teaching workers confronting Straeuli with their points. These embody “Straeuli’s ongoing ‘interference’ and involvement in coaching schedules, recreation plans and choice” and “a rising malcontent in the direction of [Tracy] van Ginkel [the union’s contracts and operations manager] within the teaching and gamers’ ranks”.
“On the conferences I typically ask questions on our deliberate recreation plan for the weekend. However I by no means prescribe the sport plan,” Straeuli was quoted by varied media.
Van Rooyen has since confirmed Straeuli’s tackle occasions and he informed Sunday newspaper Rapport: “Rudolf will share his opinion and perception as a rugby man. He doesn’t pressure the way in which of play or staff choice.”
Nevertheless, a supply informed Rapport that each one the coaches “know in regards to the issues on the Lions, however don’t speak about it”.
“I perceive there are individuals who simply wish to shield their salaries, and that’s why they continue to be silent,” the insider added. “The coaches don’t struggle with one another in any respect, however they don’t discuss in regards to the current issues both. This doesn’t assist to enhance the Lions.”
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