Ruddock ‘not driven from job’

MIKE RUDDOCK insisted last night he was not forced from the job of Wales head coach by player power.

Ruddock resigned suddenly last night, citing family reasons for his decision, just 11 months after he led Wales to their first Grand Slam in 27 years.

The abrupt manner of Ruddock’s departure, combined with whisperings from inside the camp over recent months, has prompted speculation that he did not leave entirely of his own volition.