In accordance with the World Rugby Bye-Laws, member unions were invited to submit nominations for the position of World Rugby Chairman and/or Vice-Chairman by the closing date of 12 April, 2020. Executive Committee nominations Eight nominations have been received for the seven available positions on the World Rugby Executive CommitteeMark Alexander (South African Rugby Union), nominated and proposed by Rugby Africa and the South African Rugby Union and seconded by New Zealand Rugby and the South African Rugby Union. Gareth Davies (Welsh Rugby Union), nominated and proposed by the Scottish Rugby Union and seconded by the Welsh Rugby Union. John Jeffrey (Scottish Rugby Union), nominated and proposed by the Welsh Rugby Union and seconded by the Irish Rugby Football Union. Media Contact: Dominic Rumbles Head of Communications World Rugby T: +353-86-8520-826 E: [email protected][email protected]Social Media: www.twitter.com/worldrugbyAbout World Rugby: World Rugby (https://www.World.Rugby/) is committed to the global advancement of rugby and its character-building values to build a better, stronger game for all.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 15, 2020 11:03 UTC