Laurie Fisher
Laurie Fisher
Laurie Fisher born in Canberra and is currently the Gloucester Rugby head coach...
chance gene matt playing pressure
We just want to give Matt the chance to feel comfortable at 12 (inside centre) and not put the pressure on him that comes with playing at 10. Gene Fairbanks will be our back-up five-eighth, not Matt.
ballpark decision figures himself knock man matthew problem rest sorry sort sound taking understand
I have no problem with Matthew taking that deal, from the figures that I understand the ballpark to be. He's a young man who can set himself up for the rest of his life, so that's a sound decision on his behalf. You can't knock back that sort of money, but we're very sorry to see him go.
available both gives matt medical nice obviously pleased progress quite selection staff
The medical staff are quite pleased with both Matt and Adam's progress and if they are available for selection then obviously that gives us a nice boost.
fantastic future player rugby
Julian is a fantastic young player with a long future as a professional rugby player, hopefully, at the Brumbies.
football function game games player starting stress super tough week
I would stress that this is a function of the way football is going. It's an enormously tough game in the forwards. To think you can be a starting player week in and week out over potentially all of the Super 14 games is an unrealistic expectation.
everybody good guess host performance players rather shoes
I think everybody will be primed for a good performance. And I guess I'd rather have experienced players who've been there and done that than a whole host of players who haven't. I'd rather be in our shoes than their shoes.
bit both extra given opportunity physically players strength work
The players are fresher both physically and mentally, but it's also given us an opportunity to do a bit of extra work on our conditioning and strength this week.
goes track tuesday
We'll see how he goes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but he's on track to be on the bench.
among best boost both george huge level number players seasons super team test three
He's been consistently among the best players at both Super 14 and Test level for a number of seasons and it is a huge boost to the team to have George with us for another three seasons.
couple good home pace tempo trait tried weeks
Having had a couple of weeks at home now, we've tried to play with some good tempo (in our play), to really put some good pace on the game. You've got to back your skills, and I think it has always been a Brumbies trait to play at a good tempo.
ball chance last natural plenty running work year
If they play like they did last year we will have plenty of ball to work with, so it will give us a chance to play our natural running game.
market pay price whatever worth
I don't know what the market price is mate, but he's worth whatever you pay for him.
relentless tremendous work
He's got a tremendous work-rate and is relentless at the breakdown.
fine groin last pulled run slight strain
He's just pulled up with a slight groin strain after last week's game, but he should be fine to train at our captain's run on Thursday.