Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock, OBEis a Welsh rugby union coach, currently coach of the Ireland Under-20 Rugby Union Team and Lansdowne FC . Ruddock was the Director of Rugby at the Worcester Warriors until his resignation on 28 April 2010. Previously, Ruddock was the coach of the Welsh national rugby union team from 2004 until February 2006 and Leinster Coach from 1997 to 2000...
elbow needs noted three
I have noted that for use of the elbow there have been two or three different sentences. That is something that needs to be considered.
create develop exciting game guys hoping minor move obviously terms time trying
In terms of the changes, obviously it does create minor difficulties trying to develop new units. But a lot of guys had game time in the autumn, so I'm hoping some of those teething are out of the way and we can really move our game on and play some exciting rugby.
hopefully near strength
Hopefully we will be near to full strength and be there or thereabouts again,
barrel gun players stared
I didn't tell them anything at half-time because those players have stared down the barrel of a gun before.
captain evident highly job prized welsh
In confirming the appointment of Gareth it has become increasingly evident that the job of Welsh captain is a highly prized and highly sought-after role,
confirm family fans incredible players support thank time welsh
I can confirm I resigned. It is for family reasons. I would like to thank the Welsh public, players and fans for all their support during my time as coach. It has been an incredible time.
card deciding harsh hearing merit offence red until wait whether
The offence did not merit a red card and it was very harsh on Dafydd. We will have to wait until his hearing before deciding whether he will be in the 22 on Saturday.
comforting quality
It's comforting to know that we have a replacement of the quality of Nicky.
benefit competition exposure greater hoping level raised riding super teams
It's a very big workload, but I'm hoping that greater exposure will benefit the players, ... The level of competition is exciting. I think we're all going to be riding a rollercoaster. In the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations the southern-hemisphere teams have raised the bar. We'll know more after the autumn.
aim challenge given last mighty record
It's one mighty challenge to take on the All Blacks, particularly given our record over the last 50 years, but we have to aim high,
dirty pleasing team total win
It was pleasing to get that total performance, we're now a team who can win dirty if necessary,
ankle few hoping injuries next pick players problems settle team thighs
As well as the players with ankle problems there's also a few soft-tissue injuries to calves, thighs and the like, so we're hoping they settle down before we pick the team for next weekend.
aim defend hard title
It will be hard to defend the title but you have to aim high.
given injuries mean somebody
The injuries mean somebody else will be given an opportunity,