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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It has been part of my plans for this game for Matt to be in the starting position. With his experience, his ability to control the forwards, which is probably better than Harry's at the moment, I thought it was the right decision.
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It has been killing me watching from the stands, I want to get back into the action,
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Apart from the injury we've got with Josh, I'm not really going to make any changes. We must focus on beating Italy because everything will be wasted if we don't put another big performance in. Rome is a tough place to go and Italy are always hard to play against.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Clive over the last four years with England and would personally like to congratulate him on the success he has achieved in leading England to the World Cup and as the number one team in the world,
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I probably would if it was a legitimate request from a law enforcement agency. Usually we try to protect students and student information.
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I haven't changed my view that if we're asking players to deliver performances of the greatest intensity they should be granted every opportunity to give of their best. It's not happening the way I wanted and the players are caught in the middle. We've had to change our training but it's a matter of getting on with it.
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On behalf of the England squad I was very sorry to hear that Trevor was retiring from rugby,
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For the preparation for the England side competing against the best it's important we give the players every opportunity to perform at their best. With the system we've got that isn't possible and that's a disappointment for me.
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George has been playing consistently well for Leicester, and he was certainly pushing to be in the 22. It is unfortunate for him.
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I am pleased with the way we played. The back three, with the way they worked off the ball, were tremendous.
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However, I have now been offered an opportunity which I have accepted and I'm looking forward to England's first training session on September 20.
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I congratulate Iain in returning to the starting line up this week. He is playing well for Tykes and put in an impressive performance for England A.
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I gave them the opportunity to go or to stay. It was a business decision first.
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The tries we conceded have nothing to do with illness. It is important to take responsibility for this, for all the fans who were brilliant again.