”The Brumbies aren’t a rich organisation, as everyone would know, but they’ve invested very wisely in the people and the programs.”
Since 2002 Benton has worked for a range of elite Australian sporting bodies, including Athletics Australia, the AIS, the Canberra Raiders, the ARU and the Broncos. He has spent a season with British rugby club the Leicester Tigers.
Since parting ways with the Broncos in 2010 Benton has worked as a consultant, including with Olympic swimming gold medallist Stephanie Rice.
He brings a tough and at times abrasive style to the Brumbies, which he said was part of the role.
”It requires broad style of leadership, at times autocratic, at times diplomatic, at times lassez-faire with some of the older, more responsible players. At the end of the day you’re only asking them to do what is required,” he said. ”As a rule the best coaches aren’t always popular, but they’re respected.”
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