In news announced yesterday, Scotland have appointed two new assistant coaches to fill positions temporarily held by Andy Robinson and Alan Tait over the summer tours.
Former All Black captain Mike Brewer of NZ has been appointed as forwards coach, and former GB Rugby League International Graeme Steadman as defence coach filling the roles left by [...]
Hadden hires new coaches
August 19th, 2008 · No Comments
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More Squad and Coaching Roundabout News
May 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Edinburgh prop Geoff Cross has been called up to the Scotland squad to tour Argentina after Craig Smith pulled out of the squad. Smith is also reported to be “considering his future in rugby” after a less than successful season. I suppose after meeting Al and I in St Etienne it was all downhill from [...]
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Battle of the Nicknames - Malkovich and Munchkin called up
May 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments
Simon Webster are the latest additions to the tour party for Argentina, with the fleet-footed winger being declared fit after a hamstring injury and Edinburgh lock (but New Zealand born) Matt Mustchin added to boost the second row numbers. Mustchin’s inclusion will no doubt raise eyebrows in some quarters - he only just qualifies on [...]
Categories: Scotland National Team · World of Rugby
Fresh blood…but should more be spilt?
April 25th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Last Monday saw the inevitable spilling of blood at SRU HQ with Frank Hadden managing to cling onto his job. After a woeful last 6 months that saw Scotland throw away a chance at a World Cup Semi-final and struggle to make any sort of positive impact on 2008’s 6 Nations it was inconceivable that [...]
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