Change of Hart

The question of who should be the coach of the All Black rugby team has provoked much discussion in New Zealand. Twice the men in power have rejected the claims of John Hart, the man who built the successful Auckland teams of the 1980s and led the new wave of New Zealand rugby. Finally in 1995 John Hart was given a chance, and the All Blacks have since won 17 out of their last 18 matches. In this book Paul Thomas explores how Hart achieved this level of success, and examines the creation of a world class management team, revealing how Hart and his fellow selectors strove to restore consistency and stability to the selection process. Each match in Hart's period in charge is examined in depth, providing revealing insights into the game and analyzing the All Black's opponents.
 
The question of who should be the coach of the All Black rugby team has provoked much discussion in New Zealand. Twice the men in power have rejected the claims of John Hart, the man who built the successful Auckland teams of the 1980s and led the new wave of New Zealand rugby. Finally in 1995 John Hart was given a chance, and the All Blacks have since won 17 out of their last 18 matches. In this book Paul Thomas explores how Hart achieved this level of success, and examines the creation of a world class management team, revealing how Hart and his fellow selectors strove to restore consistency and stability to the selection process. Each match in Hart's period in charge is examined in depth, providing revealing insights into the game and analyzing the All Black's opponents.