He was named in the Planet Rugby 2006 World XV due to his performances for the Welsh region but his Scarlets career has been hampered by a career-threatening hamstring injury.

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The pair have criticised each other in the media since Andrew was preferred for the elite rugby director's job in 2006 but the former Newcastle director of rugby described his relationship with Woodward as "fine".

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Ruddock left his post as national coach in 2006 and had been out of rugby until his appointment as Worcester coach in May.

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