Plenty of subplots ahead of Super 14 final
5:00AM Friday May 30, 2008
By Wynne Gray

The subplots are as intriguing as the actual Super 14 final as the series reaches its conclusion tomorrow in Christchurch.

Coaching controversies have never been far from the surface in this international tournament with the most notable being the axing of David Nucifora midway through the 2004 event before his Brumbies side took out the title.

The Waratahs matched that halfway through this season when they eased Ewen McKenzie's considerable frame out of his coaching seat because of dissatisfaction over results.

Meanwhile the New Zealand Rugby Union allowed Robbie Deans to steer the Crusaders through a ninth campaign even though he had been appointed to coach the Wallabies.

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