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Jonathan Davies MBE, Do you think that the WRU failed to learn the lessons surrounding Mike Ruddocks departure, namely the alleged disruptions of 'player power', and as a result, did this contribute to the failure of the Welsh team, not only at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, but also throughout the build up in 2006/07.
Asked by ICEverything on Dec 05 2007 1:53:57 PM and supported by 29 members
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It’s very difficult to know what went on because it’s been kept in-house. So we won’t really know what went on. The only thing I can add to this is that Warren Gatland will bring maturity and discipline into the Welsh squad and I think that will benefit everyone. I do feel that there’s a slightly soft culture in Welsh rugby. You know, you have to have respect for and a little bit of fear of your coach and I think that needs to be looked at. I think we need to be a little bit tougher on each other and asks tougher questions of each other. MORE!

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