tomkins on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/tomkins/Recent content in tomkins on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:13:38 +0000‘He Will Need Time’ – Gloucester Rugby Gears Up for Defensive Revamp This Pre-Seasonhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/he-will-need-time-gloucester-rugby-gears-up-for-defensive-revamp-this-pre-season/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:13:38 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/he-will-need-time-gloucester-rugby-gears-up-for-defensive-revamp-this-pre-season/Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington is keenly shaping the team’s pre-season with a sharp focus on improving defence, a crucial area identified for enhancement after last season’s challenges. This summer brings significant changes to the Kingsholm coaching lineup. Joel Tomkins joins from the Catalan Dragons, bringing his expertise as a new defence coach to replace Dom Waldouck. Meanwhile, Brett Deacon switches allegiance from Leicester Tigers to take on the role of forwards coach—a new position within Gloucester’s structure.