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Former head coach Andy Robinson joins Bath coaching team
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Bath have appointed former head coach Andy Robinson and ex-Scotland forward Stevie Scott to their coaching team.
Robinson, 59, who led Bath to Heineken Cup glory in 1997 and acted as consultant last season, has been installed as the Gallagher Premiership club’s new head academy coach and Scott, 48, as their new scrum coach.
Former England flanker Robinson told Bath’s official website: “I’m glad to be back at Bath and I’m looking forward to making a change on the pitch.
“There’s a great group of players here and I’m excited to see what I can achieve with the team.”
Head of rugby Johann van Graan added: “Andy has achieved a tremendous amount in both his playing and coaching career and is a well-known face in the city.
“It’ll be great for all of us here to have someone so deeply connected to Bath’s professional rugby history.”
Scott was capped 11 times for Scotland at prop and has held previous coaching roles at Sale, Scotland and Edinburgh.
Van Graan added: “Stevie is a hugely experienced coach, and he’s the right type of person I want coaching with me at the club.”
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Willie will always be the most missed player for me once he retires. He wasn't interested in scoring tries. The ultimate team player. Has the most assists in tries in the Bok team, and his kicks always spot on, at least 95% of the time. He reads the game like no other player can. He wasn't flashy, and people didn't notice him because of that. Great rugby head and knowledge. He should be catapulted into an assistant coach in the rugby system. He should really consider coaching.
Damian Willemse is an excellent fullback and he is the number 1 fullback. He can play the entire backline positions, except maybe 9, but I'm sure he would be able too if he wanted. No one is taking that away from him, only stand in while he is injured. He is world class and you don't swap that out. He also got wicked dancing feet, great eye for openings, and reads a game like few can, like Willie Le Roux. Also very strong on his feet, with absolute great hands and his kicking game is just as good.
As for Aphelele Fassi. What a great find and he has exceptional talent that Rassie will mould into a world class player. Yet.... He is nowhere even close to Damien Willemse. He has a long way to go to get there, but he is surrounded by great team mates from who he will gain lots of advice and support. He can play wing and fullback and Rassie may just try him out as a flyhalf or centre too. He has the abilities to expand his game. He is for sure a future star, but not yet at the stage to take away Damien Willemse's spot. However, DW start and AF on the bench, that is an awesome replacement. Between the 2 they cover all positions in the backline once AF gets that training. The Boks could go 6/2 permanently if they wanted. 6 forwards, a scrumhalf and AF. I may be wrong, but Rassie will spread AF around.
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Beauden was his usual industrious self mixing deft touches with mindless kicks
6 or 7 max!!
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