Mallett thinks of quitting
August 31, 2000

Cape Town - The humiliation of possibly appearing before a disciplinary committee might well be the last straw for Nick Mallett.

A source close to him revealed that he is considering his resignation as Springbok coach, the Cape Argus reported.

A SARFU disciplinary committee is investigating remarks Mallett made about the national body's "greed", with every likelihood of him being summonsed to a hearing.

The remarks over the "overpriced" tickets is not the only reason he is in hot water. Alleged comments made to members of the Springbok management are also expected to be raised as evidence.

A labour lawyer said Mallett could be in breach of his contract, which forbids him to criticise SARFU. The clause was apparently inserted last year after Mallett publicly baulked at the transformation process in the Springbok team.

Mallett has had to apologise for several remarks in the media in the past, and the prospect of having to do so again is likely to persuade him to seriously consider an overseas offer.

According to a source in the Springbok camp, Mallett received an offer to coach a foreign team an hour after the 19-18 defeat to Australia last Saturday.

Mallett was watching his daughter play netball on Wednesday while the SARFU management committee debated his future and was not available for comment.

Meanwhile Andre Markgraaff, who has been earmarked as Harry Viljoen's assistant in the new Bok coaching regime, has indicated he would be interested in coaching the national team if he was offered the job.

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