Think it's safe to say that the influence of a proper coaching setup is starting to shine through. Forwards getting stuck in to the tune of dominating possession in every half of rugby bar one, and the backs have an actual plan. Sure there's been a few fluff ups, but it'll get better. Particularly when the young first fives get settled.
That being the case, MacDonald absolutely needs to be retained until at least 2023. Ideally until 2027, I'd say (ditto Coventry, if possible). That'd really let him get stuck in and setup all the structures needed to sustain a modern franchise. By the time he moves on -- whenever that may be -- we'll need a setup that's more post-Deans Crusaders, than post-Rennie Chiefs.
Blues 2019
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