Judo to give Gloucester added edge

GLOUCESTER’S pre-season preparations have been given a lift from an unlikely source – judo champion Dave Kavanagh.

Kavanagh, a former jujitsu world champion and current judo world masters bronze medallist, has put the Gloucester players through a six-week training programme.

I have given them body mechanics to suit their needs. I gave them specific judo skills, and then told them to use them on a rugby pitch,” said Kavanagh.