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Roux won't resign but SA Rugby may take decision out of his hands

SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux

South African media sources are reporting that controversial figure Jurie Roux does not plan on resigning from his position following the loss of his appeal against having to pay back £1.7m (R37m) to his former employer Stellenbosch University, but his future as SA Rugby chief executive looks certain to be decided in January.

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According to the Rapport newspaper, the board of SA Rugby will meet in the middle of January while the executive committee is scheduled to convene towards the end of January to rule on Roux’s future. While SA Rugby’s offices are shut for the Festive period, by then the organization would have received feedback from their legal advisors as to the way forward.

In total, Stellenbosch University claimed R37,116,402 in damages from Roux. Roux had used a financial computer programme and had without authorisation altered its unrestricted reserves – which are funds which can only be spent with the authority of the institution’s Council – to R35,312,004.

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Roux on Thursday lost an appeal against an arbitrator who ruled that he misappropriated funds between 2002 and 2010 when he worked for Stellenbosch University’s finance department.

SA Rugby issued a statement last week after the verdict and do no intend to enter into speculation until Roux has sought legal advice. Their statement read:“The Executive Council [Exco] of SA Rugby has been advised of the outcome of the appeal of the arbitration process involving Jurie Roux and his former employer, Stellenbosch University. SA Rugby will make no further comment until such time as the Exco has had the opportunity to confer with its legal advisers.”

Professor Stan du Plessis, CEO of Stellenbosch University, said the institution was pleased with the outcome. “SU [Stellenbosch University] is delighted that this case has been completed successfully, with awards in its favour on all its claims,” he said.“This was due to SU’s commitment to good corporate governance.”

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RedWarrior 6 minutes ago
Many England fans echoing the same gripe following Six Nations loss

The English defense was excellent in the first half. This is considering Ireland's attack has improved significantly since the Autumn with former Leinster attack coach Goodman. Ireland were beaten by NZ in the Autumn, are behind SA and arguably behind France so de facto 4th in order (rankings take time to catch up) As Eddie Jones said Ireland are still in that elite group so England's domination in the first half is noteworthy.

I believe they have spent the time since the Autumn largely on defence. On broken play they were relying on Smiths instint along with some jiggery pokery. For Smiths early line break a Twindaloo blocked Baird which left the gap for smith. It looked like he did Aki, but Baird was a little late arriving and clever play by Tom Curry allowed the gap for Smith. Earls line break was Smith spotting Baird coming out and beating him with a beautiful pass to Earl.

We saw the rehearsed plays for a couple of Ireland's tries. The Aki try was just identifying that England tended to hide Smith on the wing creating a vulnerability which Ireland exploited with one of Akis great finishes.

Although Ireland were relaxing at the end the two English tries were good enough quality and we may see more of it next week (Scotland will also have taken note).

Although on the easier side of the draw Borthwick almost took England to a RWC final.

But in common with the top4 you need to have firepower to get those tries in big games. Can Borthwick manage that? I don't think so.

Next week even if England have a great first half again, you would be looking at France converting 3 of those Irish chances and pushing on after the break.

Can Borthwick develop a plan to beat France in the next few years. If the answer is no England need to find someone who can.

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