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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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.
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Under tournament regulations we have to name our team by noon yesterday and while we are happy to do that, the number of fitness tests we have over the course of the weekend means this team may well change by the time kick-off comes.
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At the time he went in for the operation, we thought it would be four weeks out, and by Sunday it will be just under that four-week mark,
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When the medics come to me and say he is right, we will then consider him for selection, but not before. We aren't putting a time limit on it - it will happen when it happens.
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I've been waiting to try and get that combination all season and today was the first time I had all four of them available. It's been a bit frustrating.
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There was no pressure from England but you have to weigh up a player's mental and physical state at this time of year.
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It took nine months for Mathew to get over the experience. Next time they have to be certain that they want him and then stick with him.
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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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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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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.