Brian Ashton

It's very pleasing to have qualified.

It's very pleasing to have qualified.

There were some fantastic matches between the two sides in the late eighties and into the early nineties. Perhaps not read more

There were some fantastic matches between the two sides in the late eighties and into the early nineties. Perhaps not so much with the first team as these tended to be second team matches played on a Friday night, but that did not stop the two sides from going at one another, and I expect that to be the main theme on Saturday evening. We will both have a go at one another within the spirit of the game.

I feel I've got unfinished business at international level.

I feel I've got unfinished business at international level.

There has been a transformation - you can feel it among the players - but I can hold my hand read more

There has been a transformation - you can feel it among the players - but I can hold my hand up and say that is not down to me coaching on the field. You'd be better off asking Michael Foley and Richard Graham about that because they have been in charge, not me.

I am delighted to see him back again. He's a creative player who will help the club move forward over read more

I am delighted to see him back again. He's a creative player who will help the club move forward over the next few years.