NICK CAIN
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STEVE Brown’s decision to stand down as the RFU’s chief executive is undoubtedly a great pity for the man himself, given that the testimony of those he has worked with at Twickenham indicates he is not only a good chap, but has also been a very effective administrator in many areas.
Brown earned a reputation for being a safe pair of hands and earned considerable kudos in delivering the 2015 World Cup after he was parachuted into the job as MD of the Organising Committee following the departure of Debbie Jevans.
However, a cloud hang...