George Skivington keen to build identity

By Paul Rees

Gloucester won their first trophy for nine years last season and reached the Challenge Cup final, but when George Skivington went on holiday the day after the campaign ended the words in his head were never again.
“Last season was not enjoyable,” said Skivington, Gloucester’s director of rugby who is in his fifth year in charge of the Kingsholm club.
“In a professional career that has been full of highs and lows, it was the first time I could say that.
“I am proud of what I do and what I stand for and I have had a lot of time to reflect on last season.
"My focus going into the...

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