Crusaders’ head coach Rob Penney is beneath unprecedented scrutiny after the group’s newest defeat, marking their fifth consecutive loss on this 12 months’s Tremendous Rugby Pacific season.
This dismal begin is a stunning departure from the Crusaders’ historic dominance within the competitors, leaving followers and critics alike shocked. The newest setback got here by the hands of arch-rivals the Blues, who handed them a 26-6 drubbing at Auckland’s Eden Park.
This collection of losses has catapulted the Crusaders into unfamiliar territory, as they’ve by no means earlier than opened a Tremendous Rugby marketing campaign with such a disappointing document.
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The strain on Penney is intensifying, with a rising refrain of voices on social media speculating about his future with the group.
Having led groups just like the Waratahs and Munster to mediocre impact previously, Penney’s pedigree is in query and the present disaster has put his management beneath the microscope.
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One irate Crusaders fan wrote: “Lots injured I do know however Rob Penney was by no means the man to take the reins of this group. F***ng ineffective & about to go 0-10 in Tremendous Rugby to show it!”, whereas one other noticed: “With respect to Penney, You had been a “GREAT PLAYER.” However your teaching technique is not so good as your taking part in days. The Crusaders ought to ask Sir Gordon T’s the good 7’s coach to take over the job.”
One other displeased punter posted: “The Crusaders simply look so clueless and directionless. So poorly coached, actually poorly coached. The Crusader’s administration must tear up Penney’s contract.”
One Munster fan wrote: “As a Munster fan, I’ve a tender spot for Rob Penney. He tried to introduce a distinct fashion to Munster. However this isn’t working…”
“Finish of a Dynasty for the Crusaders…,” wrote yet one more. “They’re gonna be fortunate to make the playoffs this season.”
One other individual wrote: “Rob Penney appears to be like like he’s a bit of apprehensive for his job,” whereas one other advisable a alternative: ‘Rob Penney is a legal responsibility, ship him to retirement like he deserves. No surprise the Tah’s dumped him.’
Given you solely need to make the final eight to qualify for the playoffs in Tremendous Rugby Pacific, others had been a bit of extra optimistic. “We’ve obtained good gamers who’ve the power to win video games. We’ve obtained just a few accidents and misplaced just a few greats however nonetheless fielded 8 ABs. Indicators due to this fact level to a training concern. Not satisfied on Rob Penney however hoping to be proved fallacious.”
