Rugby: Samoa are looking for a new coach on Facebook… while the current one is still under contract
In a surprising turn of circumstances in the world of Rugby, the national team Samoa is looking for a new coach, a move they made via Facebook. What adds a bitter taste to this story is the fact that the current coach is still in office and under contract.
A desperate measure?
The growing popularity of social media has been a valuable tool for many sports organizations, whether for fan engagement, promotion or recruitment. However, the use of Facebook by the Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) to seek a new coach was greeted with surprise and questioning by the community of Rugby international.
The advert, now deleted, was for a National Team Performance Manager position. Samoa, a role generally assigned to the team's coach or selector.
The current coach still under contract
The fact that the team Samoa posted this post is not the only sticking point. THE coach current, who is still under contract, was apparently not informed of this decision. Such a move not only puts the SRU in a legally complex position, but also raises ethical questions about respecting existing contracts.
What is the next plan for Samoa?
The SRU has yet to comment publicly on the announcement or the reaction that followed. This is surely a delicate situation, with a lot of uncertainty regarding the future of the current coach and the recruitment process for the new one coach.
Despite the current difficulties, let us hope that the Samoa will be able to find a solution that respects the current coach's contract, while allowing them to progress in their international rugby aspirations.
