LISTEN | Marto Gives His Blessing to Kiwi Wallabies Coach
"I'll give him a year"
Credit: Triple M
In the fallout from Australia’s disastrous 2019 Rugby World Cup one question kept the national team in the news cycle, who will replace Michael Cheika?
Finally, yesterday, Australian Rugby’s worst kept secret was revealed, former Chief’s coach David Rennie was announced as the man to take the Wallabies to the next World Cup. Oh, did we forget to mention, he’s a kiwi!
As soon as this announcement was made all attention turned to our own former Wallaby Greg ‘Marto’ Martin. It turns out Marto’s quite familiar with current Glasgow head coach.
“I used to play against him in the late 80's and early 90's…he was nothing spectacular this bloke but he’s gone on to have a wonderful coaching career” Marto told The Big Breakfast this morning.
Hear Marto pass his judgement below
It's not the first time that the Wallabies have hired a Kiwi for the top job. Robbie Deans held the position between 2008 and 2013, a period of time that isn't remembered fondly by fans. Surely history won't repeat itself.
Hear the full chat below
The Big Breakfast with Marto, Margaux & Nick Cody returns from 5:30AM Weekdays on 104.5 Brisbane's Triple M