Andy Robinson
Andy Robinson
Richard Andrew 'Andy' Robinson OBEis an English rugby union coach and retired player. He is the current Director of Rugby at Bristol Rugby. He is the former head coach of Scotland and England...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth3 April 1964
aims belief confidence full game playing team total win
I have got total belief in this team. Sunday's game will tell us where we are. We want to win the championship, it was one of our aims for the season, and I have full confidence in the way the team is playing the game.
england frequent injury medical regular teams updates
I've had frequent updates on Andy's injury and the England and Saracens medical teams have been in regular contact,
earning record respect rugby
He has an exceptional record not only in this sport but also in rugby league, earning him the respect of the whole squad.
driven great lewis mark moody
It was a great try from Mark Cueto and then a completely different try when Lewis Moody was driven over.
deal team
Every team has injuries, so that is something you have just got to deal with.
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Our kicking strategy is also a collective thing. There are a number of individuals that can perform that role.
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I've been targeting this game for Matt. It's a horses-for-courses selection. He's got great experience and an ability to control the forwards. Against France we've got to be right in their faces. They have a powerful pack that can be dominant if you let them play. If you let your concentration drop, or miss one-on-one tackles, they can carve you up. So we've got to be astute and squeeze the life from them. We've got to stop the band playing and get the crowd whistling.
battle dominate front huge
It's going to be a huge battle up front and it's important to dominate in that area.
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The key for us is to win this game. I think we have picked a starting XV and a 22 that can beat Wales, and for us it is about getting that winning momentum.
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George has been playing consistently well for Leicester, and he was certainly pushing to be in the 22. It is unfortunate for him.
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It's disappointing to hear of the injuries to these world class players but I'm pleased to note their progress has so far been positive.
andy coming composure forward good moved team
The team has moved forward and I thought Andy Goode, coming in at fly-half for his first start, had a very, very good game. He showed some real composure under pressure.
award judge touch understand
It's very frustrating...I can't understand how a touch judge can award a try as it was.
great include
It's great to be able to include Lawrence.