News about Simon Poidevin

A prime parcel of land owned by Rugby World Cup champ Simon Poidevin is set to go under the hammer. Located just outside of Goulburn, NSW, 196kms from Sydney, the 17hectare slice of  farmland has been listed for an eye watering $1million. Perched on a high spot with commanding views of the surrounding pastures the property has already received approval for the construction of a dwelling.

During the historic 1986 tour, Jones was caught on behind-the-scenes photos at a Wallaby team function impersonating 1920s vaudeville singer Al Jolson. Any of Australia's top names have leapt to their old coach's defense, insisting that his appearance was part of a night of harmless fun. In an intimate entertainment night put on by the touring crew, the veteran broadcaster and once-feared political power actor was the headline act. Following a Test win two days before, several of the photographs depict senior Wallabies enjoying an evening of frivolity. Among the 31-man playing team were legends of Australian rugby, including Nick Farr-Jones, David Campese, Andrew Slack, Simon Poidevin, and Michael Lynagh. Campese, a Jones referred to the 'Bradman of rugby,' recalled his coach's appearance as Jolson as part of a regular skit night. Campese wrote, 'He's a really good singer,' Campese told Daily Mail Australia.

Christopher Coe, a former Sydney private schoolboy and international financier, died in London at the age of 39, according to reports, after falling to his death from a building. Christopher is the eldest son of Australian businessman David Coe, who died suddenly of a heart attack on a ski trip in Colorado ten years ago at the age of 58. Chris Coe, like his charismatic father, whose Sydney funeral in 2013 was attended by film and rock stars as well as Australia's economic, sporting, and political elite, was popular and well-liked.