Springboks lock Victor Matfield watches his coach Peter de Villiers in action during a recent press conference
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There's good reason why the Waratahs want Victor Matfield as a coach, writes the Sydney Morning Herald's Greg Growden.
"No wonder the Waratahs are sniffing around Victor Matfield - not as a player, but as a member of their coaching staff - in a bid to bring poise to the organisation.
"Matfield, 33, has intimated that he is interested in a coaching career after he finishes playing, most likely at the conclusion of next year's World Cup. And the Waratahs have good reason to pursue him, believing the very traits that have made him a standout Test performer will transform him into a great teacher and adviser.
"The essential ingredients of a successful off-field leader are there. He is forever composed. He is a master tactician. He knows the game backwards. He immediately pounces on an opposition frailty. He abounds in confidence, and knows how to get the best out of all those around him. Most importantly, he is intelligent."
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