Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis
camp certainly coach far meetings player received regard staged
As far as I'm concerned, there was no uneasiness in the camp with regard to Mike's coaching. I will also say that I have received no documentation from any player with regard to the coach - and I have certainly not staged any meetings with the players.
mike remove sought time
At no time has the WRU sought to remove Mike Ruddock.
contracts either list matter move names people provide quickly season sign stage ticking
It is important that we move quickly because this is the stage of the season when people either sign new contracts or move on. Gareth will provide me with a list of names and it is then a matter of ticking the boxes.
beneficial coming effect hugely impact plain players since wales worked
It is plain for all to see that the impact he has had on the international players he has worked with since coming to Wales in 2003 has had a hugely beneficial effect on them.
obviously sure
Obviously the most important thing is to make sure we get the right person.
behalf bob hard integral nine racing success worked
Bob has been an integral part of our team's success from the beginning, and has worked hard on behalf of Nine Racing all these years,
based business decision forward sound
It is about going forward and the decision to go for Gareth was based on sound business principles.
agreed agreement best both contract family interests mike personal reached renewal seeking stepped though
Mike told me that he would not be seeking a renewal of his contract for personal and family reasons, even though we had reached agreement on its terms. We both agreed that it would be in his and the team's best interests if he stepped down immediately. This has come as a shock.
agreed australia informed issues kept meet nations six sort stay wants
Scott has told us that he wants to stay in Wales, but he has some issues to sort out in Australia and he has kept us informed about his position. We have agreed to meet at the end of the Six Nations to thrash out his contractual position.
gives opportunity
It gives us an opportunity to do something together.
happen interviews others return taken
Some interviews have taken place and others will happen after I return home.
currently decision manage
We will have made a decision by the end of this week. How we manage the announcement is something we are currently considering.