Felipe Contepomi should be next Leinster head coach, says Ian Madigan
Former Leinster player Ian Madigan has publicly endorsed Felipe Contepomi as the ideal successor to head coach Leo Cullen. Madigan cites Contepomi's deep understanding of the club's ethos and his impressive coaching work as reasons for his support.
Why it matters
Leinster Rugby is a major sporting institution, and the selection of a new head coach is a significant development for fans and the professional rugby landscape.
Ian Madigan, the former Leinster outhalf turned respected pundit, has endorsed Felipe Contepomi as a successor to Leo Cullen after the latter steps aside from his role as the province’s head coach at the end of the season.
Noting Contepomi’s “exciting” style of play is in keeping with “the Leinster way and the Leinster brand”, Madigan says: “What he’s done with Argentina has been really impressive.”
Speaking in his capacity as a pundit with Premier Sports at the launch of their URC and Champions Cup coverage, Madigan added: “I’d be slow to measure him too harshly on Argentina’s recent results.”
Argentina have only won three of their last 11 Tests, and two of those were against Wales. . Citing the “logistical nightmare” of drawing upon players from all over the world, Madigan noted that Los Pumas generally improve from slow starts in international windows.
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