Simon Gilham gains ground in England

Simon Gilham is the new non-executive President of the 2nd English rugby division, Tier 2. The announcement was made official yesterday by the English federation, explains the Brive club in a press release.

French experience

It was the French experience of the former President of the CAB which prevailed, the objective for Simon Gilham and his board will be to develop the championship and its marketing. The RFU wanted to draw on the experience of Simon Gillham after his 20 years spent in French professional rugby, becoming the first non-French President of the Top 14 and Pro D2.

Model

The president of CA Brive Thierry Blandinières ensures that “this appointment proves that the French Championship is a model that works for our English friends to come and recruit a manager from us. I emphasize that the position is non-executive and that Simon will continue to work alongside me as Vice-President and shareholder of CA Brive.” A statement that Simon Gillham himself confirms: “This appointment is the result of collective work with many men and women who will recognize themselves in the progress of CA Brive. The club has been able to stay the course in good and bad times with the communities, the shareholders, partners and the public The fact that the RFU has decided to take an example from what is done in must be a source of pride for us all. However, my first priority is here in Brive alongside Thierry and the Brive family. .”

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