Robinson settling in at Kingsholm
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:42
New Gloucester signing Nicky Robinson says he has already learnt one important lesson about life at Kingsholm - never 'follow Olly Morgan when you don't know where you're going.'
The Cardiff Blues and Wales star has already reported for pre-season training with his new club and, in an interview with the clubs official website, said he was excited to be apart of the club and looking forward to playing his part in the team.
The 27 year-old has spent all of his professional career up until this season at the Blues and admits that it feels slightly odd preparing for the new season away from Cardiff but that he was relishing the experience.
"It is [different] but it's a good thing. It's a new training ground, new team mates, new coaches and a new way of doing things.
"But I'm ready for that and I'm looking forward to it. I feel a bit like the new kid at school but they're a good bunch of lads.
He continued: "I'm glad it's started and I've got the first day over with. I've met all the boys and I've got to learn a few names and faces but I'm getting my bearings and now I can crack on with some hard work."
"I have learned one important lesson though which isn't to follow Olly Morgan when you don't know where you're going because I ended up being late for training and I don't think he'll be paying my fine for me!"
Asked why he had decided to move, Robinson insisted that he had just felt the time was right and that Gloucester were the right team as well.
"I knew it was time for me to find a new environment, to experience playing in a new league and I always wanted to play in the Guinness Premiership.
"I obviously enjoyed my time in the Magners League with the Blues but, when the opportunity arose to come to a big club like Gloucester at this point in my career, I felt it was something that I couldn't afford to turn down.
"Cardiff went well last year, the best for a long time, but I still felt inside that I needed a change in environment to bring me along as a player and as a person.
"When Gloucester came in, a fantastic club with great support and high ambitions, I felt it was something that I'd like to experience."
The Cherry and Whites kick-off their new season with a home fixture against Bath and, while he says he is not expecting to walk into the starting team, the Welsh flyhalf admits he is looking forward to donning the Gloucester jersey and playing in front of a full Kingsholm crowd.
"“I hope I'm going to be involved in that massive opener against Bath and that it's a full house.
"Playing at Kingsholm [in the past] has been a great experience and I'm very quickly going to learn what a West Country derby is all about and I'm hoping the Shed really turn it up that day!"
With thanks to Gloucester Rugby.
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