Robinson: I couldn’t quit even after club axed Dad

BRISTOL flanker Olly Robinson has revealed why he decided to stay at the club in the wake his father’s sacking as director of rugby last November.
Former England back rower Andy was shown the door with Bristol rooted to the foot of the Premiership after ten straight losses.
However, Olly put personal matters aside to battle on, earning huge kudos from fans before the club was finally relegated.
Robinson, 26, told TRP: “We were all disappointed with how things ended for dad. But I’m a professional, it’s my job to play rugby and I’ve got lots of mates at Bristol ...

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