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I am not perfect by any means, but with rugby becoming more global I feel that some of the players need to brush up on their communication skills. After every match, the respective captains are interviewed for their thoughts.
I appreciate that they have just finished a game and are not at their best, but seriously, some post match interviews almost require subtitles.
I think rugby is still in the dark ages in this area, and has to realise they are now speaking to a more global audience.
Some of which include people that haven’t been following rugby for that long.
The players have to realise that they are not just having a chat with a mate in the changerooms after the match.
Most people don’t understand what “losin’ the pill at the ruck” or “takin’ it up the guts” means.
It doesn’t come across well.
Players need to articulate their words, slow down, speak clearly and think about the type of audience that’s tuning in these days.
Perhaps there needs to be more coaching and public relations attention in this area.
There are exceptions, i.e. Richie McCaw, Victor Matfield, Schalk Burger and Stephan Hoiles come to mind.
Don’t get me started on the half time interviews, can’t we at least wait until the end of the game?
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