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ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our guest this week is former London Welsh, Wales and British & Irish Lions Centre, Rob Ackerman.  Born in Ebbw Vale from great rugby stock, he went to Christ College in Brecon before following in his fathers' footsteps and playing for Newport RFC. Within a year of making his senior debut he was capped by Wales for the centenary test vs New Zealand at the Arms Park as a raw 19 year old up against some greats of the game.  In the Summer of 1982, Rob decided to move to London Welsh as he was studying at St Mary's in Teddington and had a storming season, culminating with his selection for the Lions.  He had a great time in his four seasons at London Welsh, culminating in a Middlesex 7's victory at a full Twickenham and a losing appearance in the John Player Trophy Final in 1985.  He then played Rugby League for several years, before completing his training as a teacher and moving to the Southern Hemisphere to teach PE and to coach some of the future All Blacks.
Released:
Feb 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast aims to give you the latest news from London Welsh RFC with interviews from the coaches, former and current players; and some of the officials from the club. During the season we will have match previews, plus all the post match reactions from both sides, as well as contributions from all playing sections of the club. Come on you Welsh. Hosted by Gareth Vaughan Jones