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Gatland and Sir Ian McGeechan talk tactics on the 2009 Lions tour Warren Gatland is in pole position to coach the British and Irish Lions on the 2013 tour to Australia after the Welsh Rugby Union gave its approval. BBC Sport Wales understands that Welsh...
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Heathcote gave Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan plenty of reason for cheer as the young fly-half masterminded a 30-24 win over Newcastle. With New Zealand international Stephen Donald sidelined for a month with a knee injury Heathcote, on his...
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BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Sir Ian McGeechan, Bath director of rugby looks on during the Heineken Cup match between Bath and Montpellier at the Recreation Ground on November 20, 2011 in Bath, United Kingdom. View Photo »
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We didn't have a lot of ball in the first half and that is not the best way to build pressure ... We didn't show the intensity of last Sunday (against Montpellier). We were pretty average and we have no excuses. Things have to be far better than they were tonight. We have to look hard at ourselves. We d...
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We have to be incredibly tough on ourselves to realise that these penalties can hurt you." Exeter coach Rob Baxter acknowledged that international call-ups helped his team to record two wins over Leicester in Aviva Premiership Rugby this season. Tom...
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But Bath did not suffer in their World Cup winner's absence, with Heathcote playing a part in the build up to three of his side's four tries. "Because Tom played earlier in the season for us, he has confidence and he knows he needs to shape the game...
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Perenise played a key part in two of Bath's tries © Getty Images Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan signaled out youngster Tom Heathcote for praise as he helped guide them to a 30-24 victory over Newcastle at the Rec on Saturday. With New Zealand...
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Bath's Scottish Director of Rugby Sir Ian McGeechan plays with a ball before an European Cup rugby union match against Montpellier Herault at the Recreation Ground in Bath on November 20, 2011. View Photo »
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We have been unlucky with the injuries we've sustained, but to have someone of Chris' ability available to us is great ... He's a good strong player, who has played to a very high level, and we're looking forward to him adding to the experience we have within the squad.
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"Losing Stephen Donald like that, this is one of these bonuses, that Tom is getting games under his belt. "He's got that confidence and he knows he has to shape the game. Tom was one of the big plusses today." Sir Ian McGeechan Quotes of the week "He's...
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Young fly-half Tom Heathcote and Michael Claassens make up the half-back pairing, with the former replacing injured All Black Stephen Donald. Sam Vesty continues at full-back with Nick Abendanon sidelined while Ryan Caldwell comes in at lock and Ben...
About Ian McGeechan
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Ian Robert McGeechan (born on 30 October 1946) is a highly successful former rugby union footballer and coach. His nickname is "Geech". Full Article
