The new chair of the body that runs professional rugby in Wales has been revealed following on from the “disastrous” departure of his predecessor.
Media industry executive Malcolm Wall fills the vacancy created by the abrupt and mysterious exit of Amanda Blanc last November. Blanc, the chief executive officer of insurance company Aviva, stepped down as chair of the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) in November after just under two years at the helm, also leaving the WRU board.
Cardiff Rugby life president Peter Thomas described her departure as “a disaster” and “a huge backward step”. He also urged the WRU to explain why she finished, with her resignation letter having been kept “very private”, and said it was vital to make the right appointment as her replacement. You can read Thomas' full comments here.
