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
four sunday time weeks
At the time he went in for the operation, we thought it would be four weeks out, and by Sunday it will be just under that four-week mark,
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Under tournament regulations we have to name our team by noon yesterday and while we are happy to do that, the number of fitness tests we have over the course of the weekend means this team may well change by the time kick-off comes.
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When the medics come to me and say he is right, we will then consider him for selection, but not before. We aren't putting a time limit on it - it will happen when it happens.
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To be without Phil for such a length of time is a major setback, but he is a strong character and I am sure he will come back from this.
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It took nine months for Mathew to get over the experience. Next time they have to be certain that they want him and then stick with him.
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I've been waiting to try and get that combination all season and today was the first time I had all four of them available. It's been a bit frustrating.
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There was no pressure from England but you have to weigh up a player's mental and physical state at this time of year.
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We have seen Grant play against us first hand in Europe last season, and we believe he will be a solid addition to our front row.
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The players responded magnificently. Two days after Christmas, they have given everything for the club - you cannot ask for any more than that.
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Bristol have a big set of forwards, and I thought they deserved their win against Bath, so we will pay them every respect in our preparation.
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My understanding of the current situation is that he can only play half a game, if he is fit and selected in the 22, so we'll just have to see how it pans out.
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On the face of it, we are both capable of playing open, entertaining rugby to a high standard, but it may be that the team who adapts to something different, maybe some tight forward play, is the one who succeeds.
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When he is fit we will consider him - but we are letting him recover at the moment.
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That was rubbish. Two teams having a real off-day. It's difficult to explain performances like that.