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Ex Western Force and All Blacks coach John Mitchell draws ire of South African player Jonathan Mokuena
FORMER All Blacks coach John Mitchell has been labelled a "demon" by South African player Jonathan Mokuena, who believes his country's ruling rugby body would make the "biggest mistake" in their history by reappointing the Kiwi to the Lions' coaching role.
Mitchell said he is keen to return to coaching duties with the relegated Super Rugby franchise after an investigation cleared him of wrongdoing following a midseason player revolt that saw him suspended.
"I want my head coach position back at the Lions," Mitchell said. "There is some unfinished business to do with the Lions. Furthermore, I am determined that my future will be in South Africa."
And Mitchell's lawyer Brian Patterson said in a statement: "With his suspension formally lifted, Mitchell has been requested to return to work as Golden Lions head coach [on Friday, November 9]".
When a Lions rugby supporters account Tweeted that Mitchell had been found not guilty and wanted the head coach role back, Mokuena replied: "that will be the biggest mistake in the history of SA rugby if you allow that demon back into the lions".
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