RU Today: Agustin Pichot backed and Hot and not

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Sir Clive Woodward gives his support to Agustin Pichot in his bid to become World Rugby’s new chairman.

What’s on the site

England’s 2003 World Cup-winning coach, Woodward, is backing Pichot’s call for global realignment of the game during the current Covid-19 crisis.

There’s also Who’s hot and who’s not as we highlight the good and the bad of the last week, including Warren Gatland’s suggestion of a 2017 series decider between the British and Irish Lions and the All Blacks.

We also have a quiz on birthday boy Schalk Burger while Leicester Tigers have confirmed that their recently appointed head coach, Steve Borthwick, will join them on July 1.

What’s in the news

In France, Clermont Auvergne and former England full-back Nick Abendanon has revealed that he will retire at the end of the current season.

Meanwhile, young Leinster back-row Caelan Doris reflects on his Test debut for Ireland during the recently suspended Six Nations.

What’s on social media

Hats off to England and Harlequins outside back Mike Brown for this magnanimous gesture.

What’s on TV

All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.

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