Humphreys in coaching power battle

GLOUCESTER director of rugby David Humphreys is locked in a power struggle with the Cherry and White’s players and board over the appointment of the next head coach.
The former Ireland fly-half, right, is clinging on by his fingers tips after six seasons at the club following a stint with his native Ulster.
Humphreys favours an external appointment to replace Ruan Ackermann who left for Japan two weeks ago with former Wales coach Rob Howley believed to be his front runner. Howley is currently banned from rugby for betting irregularities, but will be free to return next month.
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