Hubris at the heart of great English schism

From: The Independent - London | Date: May 23, 1996| Author: Steve Bale | Copyright information

Being a military man, Captain Tony Hallett (RN retired) should have known the folly of fighting on two fronts. For the Rugby Football Union, the ghastly prospect of losing not only its leading clubs but also its neighbouring unions may become a virtual reality.

This is not what Hallett signed up for when he accepted the RFU shilling and left the service to succeed Dudley Wood as secretary. If only it were as simple as commanding a destroyer, he could be excused for thinking. Destroyer...

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