THE lack of top tier homegrown international class coaches coming through in the home nations was highlighted by this week’s announcement that Wayne Pivac will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales coach after the 2019 World Cup.
A quick glance tells us that with Kiwi coaches in charge of Wales and Ireland, and an Aussie in charge of England, the last native standing is Scotland’s Gregor Townsend.
However, while Townsend earned his spurs last season, it should not be forgotten that his ascent was only possible because his Kiwi predecessor, Vern Cotter, was unceremoniously ushered ou...