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    Rod McCall leaves ARU Board to become QRU chairman

    Former Rugby World Cup winning Qantas Wallabies forward Rod McCall has stood down from the Australian Rugby Union’s nine-man Board of Directors to become the new Queensland Rugby Union Chairman.

    McCall was appointed to the ARU Board in 2007 but with the Constitution prohibiting directors from also holding a position with a State body, he has had to resign to take on the Chairman’s role at QRU.

    “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the ARU Board and, in leaving, I know the game remains in good hands,” said McCall.

    “My focus is now on Queensland Rugby where we do have some challenges ahead.

    “However, I’m looking forward to making a contribution that will assist with our on-the-field ambition of returning the Reds as a major force in the Super Rugby competition.”

    QRU has put forward former ARU chairman and current ARU Vice-President Dick McGruther to replace McCall as a Queensland-nominated ARU director.

    If the nomination is approved at a general meeting of ARU delegates, McGruther will stand down as ARU Vice-President to take up the newly-created Board vacancy.

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    Rumour tonight that Phil Mooney has been boned!

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    Who do you fancy as the next coach Tic?

    I wonder if Richard Graham will take over at the Force after Mitch's contract runs out. It seems like its the usual progression Wallabies assistant coach-> Super 14 coach-> Wallabies coach-> Loud mouthed Gimp (only Eddie has made it this far).

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    I actually fancy Phil Mooney to continue - I believe that he has the skills with this group and its really not his fault that he inherited a steaming pile of dog poo.

    One thing for sure and certain, I hope its not Link. Imagine how our outside backs would be wasted in his boring 10 man game.

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    Mooney may be the only remaining man in a key position.But he may still suffer from the Reds desire to clean out the dead wood (whether he is or not) and start anew.

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    I think Mooney is probably best in view of his good relationship with some of Australia's young talent through his time with the U20s. Like you say he did inherit a pretty haphazard team and there isn't a whole lot that any other coach could do differently/better when you consider the upheaval of bringing in yet another coach.

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