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Woodward calls for 'fundamental change' as he backs Pichot's World Rugby challenge against Beaumont
By Online Editors
Sir Clive Woodward has backed Agustin Pichot’s challenge against sitting World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont ahead of next month’s election.
Former Argentina and Bristol captain Pichot, the current vice-chairman of the world governing body, announced his bid on Sunday, calling for the game to use the crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak as an opportunity for “global realignment” of the game.
Woodward, who guided England to glory at the 2003 World Cup, voiced support for that vision via social media on Monday.
“Good luck Gus, I absolutely think the World of Rugby has also to use this extraordinary moment in time to fundamentally change and become economically viable and truly a world game,” Woodward wrote on Twitter.
In announcing his campaign, Pichot said: “It is a critical time and a critical election. The current crisis is an opportunity for the global realignment of our game. We cannot miss it.”
Beaumont announced he was standing for a second four-year term in January with French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte as his proposed vice-chairman.
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Jake.....how about you go work for rugby pass and the Bulls get Johan Ackerman to win some trophies......just asking.....
Go to commentsIm not sure Mounga is the missing link. He has been involved the whole period where NZ had "slipped" down to 70%. He is a big part of that happening. I dont believe the BB/Mounga combo ever worked properly as duel playmakers and Id rather see NZ go to guys like Perofeta, Jacomb, Miller, Cameron, Simpson etc before going backwards. They are the future, not guys from the past. Jacomb, Miller and Cameron in particular look to be the future. Pity Miller got injured as he would have been on the ABXV tour.
Samisoni Takiaho will also make a big difference to hooker depth. We would have loved to have him this weekend for sure. It will be great to see Holland come in and I think Frizzell only signed for 2 Japanese seasons so is expected back in june I think.
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