Rotherham Titans coach jets off to Far East

As soon as Rotherham's Championship game against Cornish Pirates has ended on Saturday, Rhys Edwards, Titans' Skills Coach, will be on his way to Heathrow. The Welshman is flying to Singapore where he'll be coaching the Scimitar Sevens squad for an international Sevens tournament.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Oct 2016, 12:42 BST
Updated 26th Oct 2016, 15:10 BST
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Rhys Edwards

Edwards, interestingly, has picked Dan Kelly, a Sheffield University student, who plays in the centre, to perform in Singapore.

“Dan has lots of potential and is one of four Rotherham players we have identified not only as good Sevens players but players who will play in the 15 a side game as well” he said.

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“I am sure you will see Dan playing for Titans next season. The others who have played for Rotherham in the Seven a side game are James Sanderson, Sam Pocklington, still at school in Harrogate, and Dan Grange a talented back row player, who’s in the Rotherham Championship squad.

“The other lad we’re keeping a future eye on is Sam Crane, a scrum half who’s from Rotherham.

“He will be going along with the other four to the Dubai Sevens in December” explains Edwards who played for Bridgend and then went on to coach the Wales Women’s team for six years at both 15 a side and Sevens.

Appointed Skills Coach by Justin Burnell in the summer, Edwards not only has the important role of developing a Sevens squad for Rotherham, but he also plays a crucial role in improving the first team’s attack and defence.

Rotherham Titans v Yorkshire Carnegie. Picture Scott MerryleesRotherham Titans v Yorkshire Carnegie. Picture Scott Merrylees
Rotherham Titans v Yorkshire Carnegie. Picture Scott Merrylees
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“I try to make sure the boys get the details right. The core skills of catching and passing the ball and tackling correctly are vital. What I can say is that Rotherham will be highly competitive in each game and I think the potential here is pretty huge.

“What we are doing here on the coaching side is of a high standard and in the recent games against Doncaster and London Welsh we have shown what we are capable of in attack and in defence. But the challenge is to be consistent and that’s why the boys must concentrate all the time. Our squad is young, (average age 22) and lacks a bit of experience but we are competing well.

“The Gloucester lads who joined us have applied themselves, worked hard and are benefiting from the game-time Rotherham can offer.”

Edwards flies to Singapore on Sunday but will be back in time for Rotherham’s next Championship game at Ealing Trailfinders, a week on Saturday.

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