Kydd slips back to Bath
July 22 2008
Bath have signed versatile back Robbie Kydd on a one-year contract from newly-promoted Northampton Saints.
Kydd, who can play at fly-half, full-back and in the centre, returns to the club having played at the Rec in the 2003/04 season.
During his previous stint he played eight times and scored two tries and the former New Zealand U21 international has also played for Scotland in the Churchill Cup.
The 26-year-old became a regular in the Saints side during their last Guinness Premiership campaign two seasons ago and scored a memorable try against Biarritz in the Heineken Cup that helped take Northampton into the European semi-finals.
With Butch James not back until the end of the Tri-Nations and Ryan Davis out for longer than expected due to suffering complications after an operation on his knee, Kydd's ability with ball and boot will help provide cover at fly-half and also in the kicking department.
"I'm looking forward to Robbie's arrival. He is the sort of player whose attacking attitude and skills base suits what we are trying to achieve at Bath," said Bath Head Coach Steve Meehan.
"He provides us with cover at ten and in other backline positions but I know he will set out to make a starting position his own."
Meanwhile, the ex-Saracens utility man was left delighted regarding his return and admitted to being impressed by Meehan side's style of play last term.
"I had a good time at Bath last time I was here and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead. It is a fantastic club that is playing good rugby and is a place I want to be at," Kydd added.