Andy Robinson
Andy Robinson
Richard Andrew 'Andy' Robinson OBEis an English rugby union coach and retired player. He is the current Director of Rugby at Bristol Rugby. He is the former head coach of Scotland and England...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth3 April 1964
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Josh has had a scan and been reviewed by the England medical team.
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It is only 48 hours since (Stevens) played, and 24 hours for the Wasps boys. We've got to see how they recovered in that time. Normally with injuries, we should know in 24 hours if they are going to be fit or not.
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I think that it's still progressing. I was pleased with the players in the autumn. In the three games we set a benchmark and it's important that we build on that. The importance is the whole team development. It's about playing with speed of ball and understanding. If we can get quick ball then the midfield combinations will have more time to work and expose the space that we're trying to attack. I was pretty pleased with the way the midfield went.
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It is important to use the bench and take advantage of the impact those players can make. We have laid solid foundations and it is now about growing as a team. We need to be able to play the game in three or four different ways.
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It is important to take responsibility for this, for all the fans who were brilliant again. The players put their hands up like the good professionals they are. We will bounce back at Twickenham.
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Our whole focus is on winning this particular game. There's where Lawrence comes into the equation, especially for the leadership he brings.
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He's had nine weeks to focus on this game. He was competing for a ball in the air, which just goes to show his ultra-competitive nature. I have no doubts about his self-control. We've been in regular contact.
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I always said I would consider bringing Matt back if I felt he was playing well for his club,
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He will be missed by Bath during this crucial time of the season and by ourselves on the tour to Australia.
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He has demonstrated this in Wasps' recent Heineken Cup and Zurich Premiership matches, and merits his return on his current form.
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He has an exceptional record not only in this sport but also in rugby league, earning him the respect of the whole squad.
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People have got lots of opinions and when you're losing those opinions come out even more.
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Matt is an important part of the England squad and made a big contribution during the Autumn series and the Six Nations. He will be missed by during this crucial time of the season and by ourselves on the tour to Australia and we wish him a swift and full recovery.
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It has strengthened my resolve and I have total belief in myself and what we are trying to achieve with England.