After 68 matches for WP, 56 for the Stormers and 39 tests for the Springboks, Corne Krige has the right to an opinion. But opinions aren’t always taken with a pinch of salt, with WP Rugby president Thelo Wakefield firing back at the former captain for his criticism.

Sport24 sheds some light on the matter:

Krige hit out at the “amateur” management style of some employees who were “not competent to run a multi-million rand organisation”.

If management breeds results and results in opinions, then I’m with Corne on this one. Both Western Province outfits have failed to impress in recent years.

But Thelo isn’t having it:

Krige sent Wakefield a personal message that his comments were not specifically directed towards him, but the WP president nevertheless took offence.

I’m not so sure about that anymore. He actually seems really chilled in his response, emphasising the fact that “despite being extremely hurt by the article”, he would like to retain his dignity without taking Krige on publically.

Maybe we can all learn a thing or two from the patient WP Rugby president. Here’s some of what he pointed out:

We have experienced a number of challenges recently at WP Rugby and continue to work tirelessly to develop a plan that we believe will make WP great again.

The leadership of WP Rugby includes some incredibly astute business minds including; Dr Johan Van Der Merwe of Mayco; Suzanne Stevens of Brightrock and Hennie Heymans of DHL, all whom contribute significant business expertise to the running of WP Rugby at the highest level. In addition, the current CEO Paul Zacks, has an MBA, an honours and a masters degree, as well as 25 years of commercial experience.

We believe that we have contracted an exceptional group of athletes for next season and will ensure all issues and potential stumbling blocks like the current team management issue are dealt with and clarity provided where required, to ensure we have the best possible chance in the competition. We are also in advanced discussion with one or two high profile players that we are confident will join us.

Well said, Thelo.

For a full look at the open letter, head over HERE.

[source:sport24]