TTRFU president Leslie Figaro has expressed satisfaction with the clarity and direction that Roulston is bringing to the TTRFU as the local rugby union charts the way forward for rugby in Trinidad and Tobago.

"We have had tremendous support and guidance from the IRB, the IRB Trust, and Tom Jones(NACRA General Manager) over the last decade. The Ministry of Sport has also contributed immeasurably to where we are at now in terms of Caribbean Rugby. This particular initiative complements the support we continue to receive from the IRB. We (TTRFU) are determined to get to the next level and be competitive with Canada and the USA. We have had to be very honest with ourselves.Last year we did not achieve two key strategic objectives.We did not get pass Brazil and neither win the NACRA 7s. Roulston has identified why we failed and what we must do to address those shortcomings."

Figaro said that the TTRFU will do what it believes is necessary to improve. He acknowledged that not everyone will support or agree with the decision to bring in Roulston.

" The TTRFU is transparent and accountable. Our relationship with the IRB and the Ministry of Sport is on the basis that our accounts are audited.We have had a strategic development plan since 1996 that is reviewed and updated. The bottom line is that we want to go further than just winning Caribbean championships.I am confident that our ambitions are realistic.I am also confident that our local coaches and players have the capability and will benefit from Murray's technical and tactical knowledge, and experience ."

Source: TTRFU Website

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