Ruddock is the Man

By Editor
March 19 2004

Few things are straight forward in Welsh rugby, as Mike Ruddocks' shock appointment proved today. Having ruled himself out of contention some months ago, the Dragons' coach wasn't even on the final short list.

The manner in which the 44-year old has succeeded Steve Hansen is surprising to say the least, but to see him chosen ahead of the supposed final short listed two is not.

Ruddock may have considerable talent as a coach, from the glory days of the early 1990's with Swansea, to molding a competitive N-G Dragons side to the backdrop of inner-regional combustion, yet it would appear that his willingness to co-operate with the WRU has landed him the role.

More to follow.