Episode 2: Sweden head coach Alex Laybourne talks about all-time high world ranking and MORE

We’re back again for our weekly guest episode with some of the most interesting people in Tier 2 and 3 rugby 🏉 Today, Sweden head coach Alex Laybourne joins us 🇸🇪 From an unmatched insight about Leicester Tigers prop Ale Loman, to some great stories about the realities of working with limited resources and so much MORE, it is not one to be missed Shares and follows are much appreciated ❤️ Stay tuned for more episodes from players all around the world 🌍 Socials:Instagram: @charlieelliottjournoX: @AllTheRuckusPodTime stamps:2:16 - Recent training camp4:12- The team playing Rugby 254:35- Challenges of coaching Sweden while being based in UK6:05- Prioritising tactics or connection 8:10- Language barriers10:24- Sweden’s coaching staff12:37- Sleeping on sofa while in camp and making 40 sandwiches for the players14:20- Referee in the camp to help with discipline15:00- Personal life16:51- Upcoming Rugby Europe Trophy games v Luxembourg and Poland20:49- 2 year cycle of Rugby Europe Trophy21:50- The rise of Sweden from Rugby Europe conference to potentially getting into the Championship23:08- The sacrifices his players make to play for their country24:15-Switzerland getting beaten heavily in Championship, how Sweden might feel about that27:25- Why they play in Trelleborg30:48- Weather challenges31:50- Ale Loman first impressions34:05- Loman’s position change36:25- Loman’s move to England39:25- Player’s Passion for playing for Sweden and challenges for T2 players to play for their country40:16- Max Green eligibility for Sweden42:50- Clubs not releasing players for international duty43:32- English Championship needs more Tier 2 players45:33- Tier 2 players not being able to play for their nation