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...
coached great respect zealand
We respect New Zealand hugely. They are a great team, they've got great players. They are superbly coached and they've got a great record.
areas improve next week
There is a lot of firepower to come back next week and we will look at the areas we need to improve on,
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We've been impressed by his performances at regional level and over the last couple of months he has come on in leaps and bounds.
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We hope to give him a good send-off by achieving some good results in the autumn internationals, ... The Welsh camp wish him and his family all the best in his new life. David Moffett has done a remarkable job in helping transform Welsh rugby at a difficult time and has left a lasting legacy.
changes number plan
The plan is to make a number of changes for Fiji,
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.
centre couple good lee looked lots matthew sharp special
There were lots of good performances, particularly up front, while Matthew Watkins looked sharp in the centre and full-back Lee Byrne did a couple of special things, so there were a lot of positives,
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,
changes enforced five personnel possible
There are five enforced changes in selection, but it is possible we could have made many of these changes in personnel anyway,
good pen ran
We were always going to, but just couldn't find a pen in the WRU that worked. Moffett ran off with all the good ones.