Richard Cockerill
Richard Cockerill is a former professional rugby player and current coach of the Georgian national rugby team. Known for his time as a hooker with Leicester Tigers and the England national team, Cockerill has transitioned into coaching, leading Georgia to significant success in the second-tier competitions. Under his guidance, Georgia has risen to 11th in the World Rugby rankings, surpassing Wales, and he advocates for greater competitive challenges for his team. Cockerill emphasizes the importance of playing at a higher level, suggesting that experiencing both victories and defeats against tougher opponents is crucial for the team's development.
Born on Jan 01, 1969 (56 years old)
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Ireland:
Richard Cockerill is mentioned as the coach of Georgia's rugby team.
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Ireland:
Richard Cockerill is mentioned as having been fired from Montpellier after a poor run.
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Taiwan:
National team head coach Richard Cockerill shares the sentiment that Georgia can compete with top rugby nations.
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United Kingdom:
Richard Cockerill, the Georgia coach, believes his team needs to face tougher challenges to improve.
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