Kirwan quits Super 15 club Auckland Blues, backs Umaga to take over

[WorldNews]

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John Kirwan announced his resignation as Auckland Blues coach on Friday after the worst season in the Super 15 club's history, backing another All Black great Tana Umaga to replace him. There were high expectations when Kirwan took over at the Blues three years ago but the three-time champions have become New Zealand conference whipping boys during his tenure. Kirwan, who previously coached Italy and Japan, said he initially wanted to stay on and turn around the once-proud club but now believed it was time to go.

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