Francis Baron
Francis Baron
balances checks coach final head process trying
We are trying to put checks and balances in the process but at the end of the day the coach will have the final say because it is his head that is on the block.
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I've worked with Clive for a long time. We and our wives are good friends. I have made it very clear that for the post of elite rugby director we are looking for the best person who is currently available.
lean
We are going to be lean and mean.
andy balances checks director hand held needed
We needed checks and balances in the system. Andy has held his hand up to some mistakes. The director will do no coaching. He will be a sounding board.
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Two defeats is enough. In the short term the losses have no direct impact. But you can't under-perform indefinitely and expect loyal supporters to keep buying their shirts and keep paying for tickets at Twickenham. We have to get back to winning ways.
budget budgeting budgets gives maximum nations pay six win
We budget to win the Six Nations as that gives you maximum revenue, but you are also budgeting to pay win bonuses.
modest
We will find alternative accommodation, probably of a more modest nature.
buying cannot expect loyal paying replica shirts supporters
Two is enough. You cannot under-perform continually and expect your loyal supporters to keep buying replica shirts and paying for tickets.
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There is no doubt that the performances of the England team since the 2003 Rugby World Cup have been unacceptable and that changes have to be made if we are to turn things round.
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We worked together for six years and our wives are still good friends.
experience involve job looking management previous senior strategic
The job is very much a strategic senior management role. We are looking for someone with significant previous experience but his job won't involve coaching.