Pat Howard
Pat Howard
Patrick William Howard, usually known as Pat Howard or Paddy Howardis an ex-head coach at Leicester Tigers and a former Australian rugby union international who played centre or fly-half...
ProfessionRugby Player
Date of Birth14 November 1973
decision felt injuries match next okay played quite runs sale test turned
We made a decision that he was not quite right for the Sale game, and I felt if we played him it could have turned into one of those injuries that runs and runs. He will be okay to play in the Test match next Saturday.
england good played six spot starting sure taken terms timely wants
He has taken that opportunity, he has played really well and I am sure he wants that England spot and it was timely for him. And (in terms of starting for England in the Six Nations) if you are good enough, you are old enough.
believed game knew players points
At 22-12 behind, I didn't think the game was gone. We knew that 10 points was in our reach, and the players really believed in themselves.
talked
I don't know what he's doing. We have talked to him and he is going to have a look at all his options.
austin country form great harry opportunity playing reward season
Harry is playing well for his country and his club. But Austin has been in great form this season and I wanted to reward him and give him the opportunity to own the competition.
cent fit harry per
Harry is 100 per cent fit and has done well to get back so quickly.
composure kept okay took
We took our opportunities and kept our composure - we are okay with the result.
against capable dragons respect simplicity win
We respect them, they know what they're doing and if we play like we did against the Dragons we'll lose. If we play anything like we know we're capable of we'll win - that's the simplicity of it sometimes.
fight played until win
We have a real win with Brett. We want him to fight for a place until the end of the season. He has played well this season.