Tunnel vision a plus for provinces
Despite suggestions to the contrary, no decision has yet been made as to who will fill the role, despite the fact that Rob Penny and Tana Umaga travelled from New Zealand last week for interviews.
The fact highly rated Canterbury ITM coach Penny is an unknown quantity in this part of the world worked in his favour as he was able to go about his business in relative obscurity. Former All Black captain Umaga did not enjoy that luxury, with photos of him sampling the local hospitality in Longboats in Ballintemple with former team-mate Dougie Howlett already doing the rounds.
