Another Q&A secured! Please read!

After the fantastic Q&A that we managed to secure from Victor Ubogu, (https://www.606v2.com/t7530-qa-with-victor-ubogu) I have managed to secure another exclusive Q&A with.........

Ian Gough of Ospreys and Wales fame.

Spoiler:

This is a fantastic opportunity for all of you to ask the Ospreys man any questions you like.

Please post below your questions - lets make this the best Q&A yet!

Are you a believer in having a second row pairing with diverse skill sets?

Why have ospreys failed to deliver with such a talented squad

hughie1986 wrote:Why have ospreys failed to deliver with such a talented squad

I dont think he would answer that one! But I will give it a go!

Do you think some of Ospreys "stars" leaving and younger hungrier players coming in will help the team next year?

That's the stuff Hughie, get right to the point!

I don't expect an answer to it to be honest lads haha

I do have another one, Ospreys have been known to sign a few NWQ players, who has been the most influential of these players??

If you could play for any club/region in any country other then the Ospreys who would it be and why?

Your worst experience in rugby?

If you were a biscuit, what type of biscuit would you be and why? I got asked this at a job interview once and didn't know what to say!

In all seriousness: "Having played professional rugby in Wales both pre- and post-regionalisation, has regionalisation worked for Wales?"

What is your opinion of Wales not running an 'A' side?

Should the u20s be used in the meantime as the side that ties a player to Wales for life?

Is the importance of the clubs over stated in Wales?

I'm going to be boring and ask 'who is the toughest opponent you've ever faced?'

- Have you any pregame routines?

- Whats the toughest thing about being on tour?

Do you think the move to regions in Welsh Rugby could have been handled better? What do the regions need to do to appeal to fans of all club backgrounds?

Are you worried that the Swans' promotion to the Premiership will affect attendances at Ospreys matches?

You're a trained pilot Ian, did you do that so that on retirement you could buy a plane to ferry your team mates around from game to game?

Soar like an Osprey?

As a representative of the professional game, how do you and your collogues view persistent and deliberate non-violent cheating (such as off-side, squint scrum feeds etc.) in the game?

Is it OK - just so long as you get away with it and you all take it like 'all's fair in love and war' kind of way?

What consideration is given of fans' views in professional rugby?

You're still a bit of a legend down Rodney Parade (that massive picture of you is still up in the clubhouse) and you've obviously settled in well down Swansea way. Although you are very much an Osprey now and probably enjoy beating the Dragons, do you still keep in touch with many Dragons players and given that we need a second row with a bit of grunt, are they pestering you to come back East?

Outside of Wales what club team do you most admire.

How are the coaching duties split ?
We see -
Andrew Hore - Elite Performance Directo'
Scott Johnson - Director of Coaching
Sean Holley - Head Coach
Jonathan Humphreys - Forwards Coach

However, to most of us on the 'outside' these seem to be just labels. Who does what ? There doesn't even seem to be a designated 'Back Coach' - http://www.ospreysrugby.com/rugby/staff/index.php

What does being a Lion mean to you.

And thank you for putting so much passion into it when you sing our anthem.

Scott Mitchell (who you played with at Newport) has hung his boots up after finishing at Risca RFC. Do you think he was a little unlucky not to have made the step up to Regional rugby?

Do you still go flying with Tommy Bowe? How is he getting on with his flying?

who do you think will be a shock selection for the world cup?

whats your opinion the whole Mike phillips "scandal" and other similar stories and what can be done to combat it?

(I can't remember the exact game, but it was in the Grand Slam season).

In 2008 when it was noted how much weight you'd lost after a Welsh game, is that the tiredest and most spent you've ever been at the end of a match?

Should rugby players be allowed to live there lives off the training pitch and take the risk of a slip up having consequences?


Also which position besides lock would you like to play?

just had a question from Richard Hibbard:

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@606v2rugby ask him why we call him comedy balls.

Another Twitter question for Ian:

@richardhibbard2 @606v2rugby @midgie9 Are players like Mathew Morgan, Kristian Philips going to be given the chance in the firsts

and

How's Ed Shervington after his and Cai's burger challenge in pontypridd?

A twitter question from the Ospreys supporters club:

@OspreysSC
Ospreys Supporters
@606v2rugby Ask him if what ryan Jones said about his dress sense is true ..

@606v2rugby question for gough. How much does it mean to him to meet his fans? (Nicest player I have I ever met tbh!)

Best 2nd row partner both inter and region?
Best game to play in?
How do you feel about the direction in which welsh rugby is going?

from Kate Jarvis on twitter

If you had to name 3 young up-and-comers at the Ospreys to watch out for from a Wales (and Ospreys!) perspective who would they be and why?

How do you feel rugby, and your position in particular, has changed in the last few years?

What was the last book you read?

What are your thoughts on the Junior World Cup? Which players have impressed you? Do you think the coverage should be increased?

What really happened at the Os last Christmas party?

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:What really happened at the Os last Christmas party?

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:What really happened at the Os last Christmas party?

If he only has time for one question please let it be this one!

SafeAsMilk wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:What really happened at the Os last Christmas party?

If he only has time for one question please let it be this one!

Definetly!

Wales are the only top NH Side not to field and A Side.

Do you think we should have one and is our lack of one damaging the development of players?

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:What really happened at the Os last Christmas party?

If he answered that, I'd be amazed. There's more chance of having Hughie's first question answered.

Somethings Always remain Secret.

Should such questions even get asked ? We don't want word getting around that we are only interested in gossip it may put other stars off.

Cymroglan wrote:Should such questions even get asked ? We don't want word getting around that we are only interested in gossip it may put other stars off.

Cymro, I'm the lucky person compiling the questions list (Hobo's off on hols tomorrow), and I was going to have a section at the bottom called "questions members asked that we really don't expect you to be able to answer".

Kiwireddevil wrote:

Cymroglan wrote:Should such questions even get asked ? We don't want word getting around that we are only interested in gossip it may put other stars off.

Cymro, I'm the lucky person compiling the questions list (Hobo's off on hols tomorrow), and I was going to have a section at the bottom called "questions members asked that we really don't expect you to be able to answer".

Good that way he wont feel forced to answer..I'm looking forward to hearing his answers though

Just FYI all, I've now sent the questions over to Ian Gough. We should have some answers through early next week.

Kiwireddevil wrote:

Cymroglan wrote:Should such questions even get asked ? We don't want word getting around that we are only interested in gossip it may put other stars off.

Cymro, I'm the lucky person compiling the questions list (Hobo's off on hols tomorrow), and I was going to have a section at the bottom called "questions members asked that we really don't expect you to be able to answer".

I'll have you know kiwi that I fully expect my first question to be asked and answered,seriously.

hughie1986 wrote:

Kiwireddevil wrote:

Cymroglan wrote:Should such questions even get asked ? We don't want word getting around that we are only interested in gossip it may put other stars off.

Cymro, I'm the lucky person compiling the questions list (Hobo's off on hols tomorrow), and I was going to have a section at the bottom called "questions members asked that we really don't expect you to be able to answer".

I'll have you know kiwi that I fully expect my first question to be asked and answered,seriously.

It was asked. I fully expect a serious "no comment" to come back

Aye me as well, but sure you never know

Kiwireddevil wrote:quote]

It was asked. I fully expect a serious "no comment" to come back

Who knows? He might answer in a brutually honest fashion and 606v2 can sell the "scoop" to the Western Mail. They'll love it! 8)

Who taught you to tackle?

Where does Henry rank in the list of people who have coached you?

What has frustrated you most about your career?

Do you know you are one of my favourite players?

Are you the last of the hard b'stard mould?

Could you have been a professional in another sport?

Are you coaching material?

What two things would you change about modern day rugby?

Should number 8's pull their finger out at the scrum?

What is Garin Jenkins like as a team mate?

Do you have any regrets in coming to the Ospreys and would you consider a return to Gwent rugby?

Hi all, just by way of an update, Ian Gough has come back with his answers to all your questions. I've had a quick glance through and he's had a good crack at them. I'll be tidying up them up (he asked me to spellcheck etc) and hopefully put them on here around lunchtime tomorrow.