The future of acting RFU chief executive Martyn Thomas could be decided at Twickenham on Wednesday
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The Rugby Football Union’s management board will convene at Twickenham on Wednesday, when the departure of former chairman and current acting chief executive Martyn Thomas will be at the top of the agenda. Sam Peters reports for the Daily Telegraph.
"Thomas’s future remains in sharpest focus, and it appeared on Tuesday night that he has buckled to pressure from 130 clubs, who last week sent a letter to RFU chairman Paul Murphy threatening to call a special general meeting on Thursday if the 67 year-old does not step down immediately.
"RFU insiders told Telegraph Sport, "Martyn’s departure is now inevitable", although he retains some support including from former England captain and co-opted board member Bill Beaumont.
"Last night a group of directors opposed to Thomas, thought to include Metcalfe, Peter Baines, Jonathan Dance and Rob Briers, met at a London location to discuss their stance at today’s meeting.
"If Thomas’s departure date is confirmed today, it would also put Fran Cotton’s World Cup review in serious doubt, with the Professional Game Board, Premier Rugby and a number of England’s management and players opposed to its existence."
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