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
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.
bit came case knocked medical okay taking
He's okay. He was knocked out but he was okay when he came off and I think they (the medical team) are just taking precautions in case there is a bit of whiplash.
hat putting
I can categorically say I will not be putting my hat in the ring.
autumn england horse paid pick playing possible quickly
It's disappointing for us all. That's pretty much put paid to him playing in the autumn internationals. We will want to get him back on the horse as quickly as possible but let's just get him back playing before England pick him.
clubs rugby invaluable
The time I've spent in professional Premiership club rugby has been invaluable.
lack-of-confidence
There's no such thing as lack of confidence. You either have it or you don't.
player centre industry
The players must be at the centre of their industry.
lying responsibility loyal
I can categorically say I will not be putting my hat in the ring. It's not something I have ever coveted and it's not a position I am interested in taking up at this point in time. I am loyal to Newcastle and they have been fabulous to me. I feel that is where my responsibility lies.