Rob Andrew
Rob Andrew
Christopher Robert "Rob" Andrew MBE, nicknamed "Squeaky", is a former English rugby union footballer and currently Professional Rugby Director at the RFU. He was formerly the Director of Rugby of Newcastle Falcons. As a player, Andrew was assured in his kicking and defensive skills off both feet. Andrew also had a brief career in first-class cricket...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRugby Player
Date of Birth18 February 1963
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Our actual level of performance has been as good as I can recall in the last five or six years. We've just not had enough breaks and results have slipped away from us. This game will be a good yardstick for us. Not one single person in the land expects us to win.
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I've been confident all pre-season that we can compete with anybody, and I still firmly believe it. Northampton lost a lot of games at home last season, so there will be a bit of tension there for the fans and the players. If we can achieve the level of performance we did at Sale (Newcastle lost 26-25), we believe we can cause them problems.
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We're delighted he has committed himself to the club for a further two years.
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You are always going to get extreme views around coaches and players.
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Owen had high expectations but the relentless nature of the league and our style of play have made it a testing season.
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Johnny has had the most complete week of training with the team since the injury happened. He was very close to being on the bench against Bristol last weekend, but the medical team bought him an extra week just to be absolutely certain.
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Joe has worked very hard in coming back from injury over the last year and continues to give us options in a number of positions.
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I think it pretty much puts paid to the autumn internationals, so it will most likely be over two years that he hasn't played for England.
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I think it pretty much puts paid to the autumn internationals,
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Matt is a good young local forward who has come through the club's academy, and is continuing to develop further as a player.
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That was rubbish. Two teams having a real off-day. It's difficult to explain performances like that.
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The players responded magnificently. Two days after Christmas, they have given everything for the club - you cannot ask for any more than that.
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We have seen Grant play against us first hand in Europe last season, and we believe he will be a solid addition to our front row.
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To be without Phil for such a length of time is a major setback, but he is a strong character and I am sure he will come back from this.