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Darren Walton

McLennan says he was the victim of a rugby power grab

Hamish McLennan says he's philosophical, not bitter after being ousted as Rugby Australia chairman. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Claiming to be the victim of a power grab, Hamish McLennan believes his axing as Rugby Australia chairman will only create further division in a code already badly fractured.

McLennan was ousted following an extraordinary late-night board meeting on Sunday after six member unions, including the Brumbies and Queensland Reds - who are yet to commit to RA's centralisation plan - demanded his resignation 48 hours earlier.

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