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VIDEO: Bristol Rugby confirm Andy Robinson as new Director of Rugby

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Monday, February 18, 2013
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Andy Robinson has been confirmed as the new director of rugby at Bristol Rugby Club.

The 48-year-old former England and Scotland head coach will join the club at the beginning of March, in the position which has been created for him. He has signed a four season contract and will work alongside Liam Middleton, who remains the Head Coach.

  1. Andy Robinson at Bristol Rugby 2

    Andy Robinson at Bristol Rugby 2

  2. Andy Robinson at Bristol Rugby 1

    Andy Robinson at Bristol Rugby 1

  3. Andy Robinson confirmed as Director of Rugby at this mornings press conference

    Andy Robinson confirmed as Director of Rugby at this mornings press conference

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    Andy Robinson

"This is a hugely significant appointment for Bristol Rugby," said Chairman Chris Booy. "It's a clear indication of the burning ambition of this club."

"Andy is a long term appointment. He has proven experience at international and domestic level, and the necessary acumen to drive Bristol Rugby forward and establish ourselves as a top four Premiership side in the future."

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At the press conference this morning Andy Robinson said: "I'm delighted to be joining Bristol Rugby at such an exciting time for the club. I firmly believe that - with the passion for rugby in the region and the vision of the owners - Bristol has the potential to be one of the most successful sides in the country."

"I'm looking forward to building a squad with a blend of experience and young home-grown talent, to play an exciting and winning brand of rugby. Our immediate objective is to achieve promotion back to the premiership as soon as possible."

Speaking to ThisisBristol after the press conference he said he was delighted to be back working in the west country, and was looking forward to working alongside Liam Middleton.

Here's the full press conference where Andy Robinson was confirmed as the new Director of Rugby.

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