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Ex-copper Dean Richards is back on the beat
By Liam Heagney
Furloughed Newcastle boss Dean Richards is putting his period of unpaid leave to good use, volunteering for his local police force during the coronavirus pandemic. The ex-England No8 was a formerly a police officer before moving into full-time rugby back in the 1990s.
He has now turned back the clock during virus outbreak that prematurely terminated the Championship season and left Newcastle promoted through use of a ‘best playing record’ formula.
After notifying Northumbria Police of his availability to help, 56-year-old Richards has joined the force’s resilience unit, assisting in the preparation of hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment for use by front line officers in a bid to keep them safe during the crisis.
Speaking to the Newcastle Chronicle about his temporary new role ahead of the 2020/21 season back in the Gallagher Premiership, Richards said: “I know that at times like this people need to work together and help in any way they can. Thanks to Northumbria Police for letting me help in a small way, it was my privilege.”
His willingness to offer assistance was lauded by local Superintendent Helena Barron. “Dean swapped his baton for a rugby ball years ago but will always be part of the wider police family and we thank him for his help in these unprecedented times.”
Northumbria Police are looking for other people like Richards to help out, calling on any ex-officers, volunteers and police staff to apply on the force’s website.
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Wow.... Just wow!
Eben managed to make more meters and average more meters per carry than both Barrett and Vaai in both games and played fewer minutes.
Eben also made double digit tackles in Capetown and actually had 3 more tackles than both players. plus he had a higher completion rate than vaai and equal to Barrett in Joberg. Yes he was manhandled by a 113kg hooker but I believe Barrett was sat down by a 75kg winger. Which is more acceptable?
What BS about Kolbes line break completion. So Dmacs, and Will Jordan and right have far more line breaks... that must mean the ABs and wallabies have out scored every team... oh wait. In half as many games in the TRC Kolbe had 1 less clean break than Will Jordan and topped the list for defenders beaten with 21, next best was 17 and it wasn't DMac, wright or Jordan.
Go to comments😄 Ok ......... keep telling that to all the people who are not entitled to the same benefits or scholarships or payouts and who have to pay for everything because they aren't Maori.............
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