Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock, OBEis a Welsh rugby union coach, currently coach of the Ireland Under-20 Rugby Union Team and Lansdowne FC . Ruddock was the Director of Rugby at the Worcester Warriors until his resignation on 28 April 2010. Previously, Ruddock was the coach of the Welsh national rugby union team from 2004 until February 2006 and Leinster Coach from 1997 to 2000...
difficult early exciting selection
It's been a difficult but exciting selection so early into the season,
attitude exciting gone hope last positive problems
We are going to have a very positive attitude like we did last year. Let's hope the teething problems are gone and we can play some exciting rugby.
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In terms of the changes, obviously it does create minor difficulties trying to develop new units. But a lot of guys had game time in the autumn, so I'm hoping some of those teething are out of the way and we can really move our game on and play some exciting rugby.
coached great respect zealand
We respect New Zealand hugely. They are a great team, they've got great players. They are superbly coached and they've got a great record.
good pen ran
We were always going to, but just couldn't find a pen in the WRU that worked. Moffett ran off with all the good ones.
changes enforced five personnel possible
There are five enforced changes in selection, but it is possible we could have made many of these changes in personnel anyway,
couple impressed last leaps level months regional
We've been impressed by his performances at regional level and over the last couple of months he has come on in leaps and bounds.
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We hope to give him a good send-off by achieving some good results in the autumn internationals, ... The Welsh camp wish him and his family all the best in his new life. David Moffett has done a remarkable job in helping transform Welsh rugby at a difficult time and has left a lasting legacy.
areas improve next week
There is a lot of firepower to come back next week and we will look at the areas we need to improve on,
aim aware build defend form last lastly momentum next recreate title
Our first aim is to recreate that form from last season, next we aim to defend our title successfully and lastly we are aware that we must build momentum for the World Cup.
area tackle
Our passing, tackling, lineout and tackle area play all need to be improved,
deserves field great matthew onto pace shown
Matthew has shown when he comes onto the field he has pace and great footwork. I think he deserves his opportunity.
character decisive looked minutes period side skill together
I think that in the first 20 minutes we looked like a side who hadn't been together for long, that period was decisive but we showed a lot of skill and character to come back.
face ready
I will be ready to face New Zealand.