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
high league nature relentless style testing
Owen had high expectations but the relentless nature of the league and our style of play have made it a testing season.
england mental physical pressure state time weigh
There was no pressure from England but you have to weigh up a player's mental and physical state at this time of year.
basically believe winner
This is basically a knockout game, because I believe the winner will go on into the semi-finals.
hands monitor
This is an unfortunate setback, and is in the hands of the medics, who will continually monitor the situation.
deserves opportunity
This is an opportunity for us to give Toby a start, because he deserves it,
england money nowadays
Nowadays there are too many players who can't get a contract elsewhere, who come to England and just take the money.
blow developed member player recent vital
This is a devastating blow for Phil, who has really developed as a player in recent years and become a vital member of the squad,
coming continues hard injury joe last number options worked year
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.
autumn likely paid played puts
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.
autumn paid puts
I think it pretty much puts paid to the autumn internationals,
actual breaks expects five game good land last level performance recall results single six yardstick
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.
bit issues monday sore squad trained
He was a little bit sore on Monday and Tuesday, as expected, but he's trained well with the squad and there aren't really any issues there.
doubt fit might scotland
He won't be fit for Dublin, there's no doubt about that, but he might be fit for Scotland and Italy.
close leeds
He was pretty close for the Leeds game.