David Nucifora believes he wouldn't have any problem keeping one foot on either side of the Tasman if he is appointed the next Wallabies coach - but he admits the experience would be "interesting".
That's because Nucifora still wants to coach the Blues in next year's Super 14, even if he gets the Wallabies job.
"It's not too tricky … it would be interesting … yeah," said Nucifora after a SANZAR practical session at Coogee Oval on the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) to be used in the 2008 tournament.
If Nucifora does get the nod from the Australian Rugby Union over Ewen McKenzie, Alan Jones, Laurie Fisher and John Muggleton - and possibly Robbie Deans - he will still need the support of the New Zealand Rugby Union, having signed a new two-year contract with the NZRU in June to stay at the Blues.
The ARU has stated that if the candidate it unveils - potentially after next Friday's ARU board meeting in Sydney - is a Super 14 coach, he will be allowed to continue his Super 14 commitments.
"The Blues are keen for me to stay. The ARU have said they are happy, if a Super 14 coach gets the job, [for them] to do their job. I am happy to do that," Nucifora said. "It will be up to the New Zealand Rugby Union to ultimately make the decision because they are my employer."
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