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Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: August 3, 2024, 1:28 am
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Former Harlequins director of performance development Tabai
Matson has been named the new head coach of BlackRams Tokyo in
Japan Rugby League One.
Matson has landed the role just weeks after his three-year stint
at the Stoop was brought to a close.
The former Fiji international had previously worked as head
coach of Quins, but changed his role in the final year of his
stay in London.
He will take over a BlackRams side that maintained their status
in Japan’s premier league last season through a relegation
play-off.
Former All Black Carl Hoeft and former Japan fullback Go Aruga
will also serve as Matson’s assistants in Tokyo.
“NTT Japan Rugby League One is becoming a world-renowned
competition with many of the best players and coaches plying
their trade in it,” Matson said.
“Setagaya ward is the heart of Tokyo, and I’m really looking
forward to representing our community in League One and enjoying
everything this beautiful Setagaya ward within Tokyo has to
offer.
“BlackRams Tokyo are determined to progress and improve their
rugby performances, so I’m excited about the challenges ahead.
“Every year League One is becoming more competitive, so we must
change and adapt to the new challenges from other teams.
“My experiences living, playing, and coaching in 5 different
countries, as well as coaching Fiji and Maori All Blacks, have
taught me how important culture is to the performance of the
team.
“I lived in Japan for five years as a player coach and
understand the strength and beauty of the Japanese people.
“I’m looking forward to learning again and helping this amazing
club move forward.”
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Re: Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: SunburyQuin
Date: August 3, 2024, 2:40 am
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I am sure we all wish Tabai the very best of luck in his new
role. A very nice, personable man - always made time for
supporters at Quins.
Good luck Tabai.
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Re: Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: nutkin
Date: August 3, 2024, 1:34 pm
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... if the bloke had spent more time 'integrating' with the
players rather than the fans, maybe he wouldn’t of been sacked.
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Re: Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: QuincyJones
Date: August 7, 2024, 10:41 am
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--- Quote from: NutQuin link ---
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> ... if the bloke had spent more time 'integrating' with the
players rather than the fans, maybe he wouldn’t of been sacked.
>
--- End Quote ---
He wasn't sacked.
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Re: Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: August 8, 2024, 1:55 am
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You must be the only person who dislikes TM? I think that was
part of his problem. Being nice.
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Re: Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: SunburyQuin
Date: August 8, 2024, 3:36 am
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--- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
>
> You must be the only person who dislikes TM? I think that was
part of his problem. Being nice.
>
--- End Quote ---
Is NutQuin Marsile in disguise by any chance ????
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Re: Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit
DIR By: Admin
Date: August 8, 2024, 7:30 am
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Not everyone can be Marsile. But the little green "watched" sign
next to his name means Admin has his beady little eye on him for
a while.
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