"No hasty reaction" - RFU Chief Executive
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"No hasty reaction" - RFU Chief Executive
RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie has confirmed there will be no hasty reaction to England's exit from the Rugby World Cup following defeats to Wales and Australia.
Speaking a day after the 33-13 loss to Australia, which means England can not not qualify from Pool A, Ritchie said attention would now focus on delivering a great Rugby World Cup as hosts and on creating a real legacy for the sport in England.
“Both as RFU Chief Executive and as a lifetime supporter of the England team I speak for so many by saying how disappointed we are at the losses to Wales and Australia, where hopes were so high that we could achieve something special," he said.
"I would like to stress, however, that there will be no hasty reaction to England’s performance in this Rugby World Cup.
"Lessons will be learnt from the results and they will be found in a calm, clear, rational and thorough manner in the fullness of time post tournament.
"Developing professional teams capable of securing international success has always been, and continues to be, a key imperative in the RFU’s Strategic Plan. In the short term however the England team has a game to prepare for against Uruguay and everyone will give them their full support.
“Meanwhile, we will continue to deliver on the other essential elements of our strategy: delivering the most inspiring and successful Rugby World Cup ever; connecting with new and existing audiences and achieving a lasting legacy for the sport, while growing rugby in England.”
Speaking a day after the 33-13 loss to Australia, which means England can not not qualify from Pool A, Ritchie said attention would now focus on delivering a great Rugby World Cup as hosts and on creating a real legacy for the sport in England.
“Both as RFU Chief Executive and as a lifetime supporter of the England team I speak for so many by saying how disappointed we are at the losses to Wales and Australia, where hopes were so high that we could achieve something special," he said.
"I would like to stress, however, that there will be no hasty reaction to England’s performance in this Rugby World Cup.
"Lessons will be learnt from the results and they will be found in a calm, clear, rational and thorough manner in the fullness of time post tournament.
"Developing professional teams capable of securing international success has always been, and continues to be, a key imperative in the RFU’s Strategic Plan. In the short term however the England team has a game to prepare for against Uruguay and everyone will give them their full support.
“Meanwhile, we will continue to deliver on the other essential elements of our strategy: delivering the most inspiring and successful Rugby World Cup ever; connecting with new and existing audiences and achieving a lasting legacy for the sport, while growing rugby in England.”
