Steve Hill talks to Wayne Thompson, below, the head of Gloucester academy

What was your playing background and how did you get into coaching rugby?
I began playing at Thornbury RFC as a junior, progressing through Bristol Rugby academy and then into the senior squad, making 151 senior appearances over an 11-year period. Following this I transitioned into teaching at Hartpury College alongside playing for Hartpury RFC.
I started coaching at North Bristol Rugby club as an assistant coach while still playing for Bristol, undertaking my RFU coaching qualifications alongside this.
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