DAVID PICKERING RETURNED, GERALD DAVIES NEW WRU BOARD MEMBER
In the five-way battle for the two places as National Representatives on the Board, Pickering is joined by the former Wales and British Lions international Gerald Davies as the choice of the member clubs.
The success of Pickering and Davies means that Howard Watkins, a member of the Board and the former WRU General Committee for much of the past decade, has lost his seat. He finished third, with another ex-Wales and British Lions star JPR Williams in fourth and Newtown’s Dai Davies in fifth.
Pickering and Davies will now serve a three year term on the Board before having to seek re-election.
“I’m obviously delighted that my leadership has been given such a vote of confidence by the membership, although I also see it as an endorsement of the way in which the Board and the Executive Officers have performed in recent years,” said Pickering.
“It is a great shame to lose Howard Watkins. He has worked tirelessly for the good of Welsh rugby during his time as Board member and I would like to thank him for his contribution.
“It will be good, however, to welcome such a world renowned rugby man as Gerald Davies onto the Board. In his letter to the clubs he said that he wanted to make a contribution to the game and I’m sure he will prove a major asset to us.”
How the Clubs Voted
1. David Pickering 179
2. Gerald Davies 126
3. Howard Watkins 83
4. JPR Williams 34
5. Dai Davies 26
