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Tue 10 Oct 2007Robinson confident of competing for honoursAndy Robinson is confident Edinburgh Rugby can soon be challenging for major honours under his guidance. But the man who was unveiled as the club's new head coach yesterday stressed his primary function is to help develop and prepare players for international rugby.The 43-year-old former England manager, who signed a three-year contract, is keen to resume his coaching career and is excited about the challenges he faces in Scotland.