| Barnes commented “I am very pleased to continue in my role as Chairman of the PRA. There are many challenges ahead for the Association, but also exciting opportunities and I am fully committed to ensure the welfare of the players, through the PRA, is at the forefront of the game over the coming years. The dedication of the players over the past decade in England has been outstanding and we must capitalize on this platform to protect and promote the interests of players in the future. I would also like to thank not only my fellow Board members for the support they have shown me, but also all the players from around the twelve Guinness Premiership clubs.”
The 2007/08 season will also see the establishment of a new Vice-Chairman role, created to support Barnes in his role.
“With the ever increasing workload of the Chairman, it is imperative that the PRA is represented in all rugby matters as effectively as possible and this new role has been created to offer that support to David and the PRA executive” stated, PRA CEO, Damian Hopley.
Filling this position with immediate effect will be London Wasps scrum-half, Simon Amor. “With Simon’s previous experience at a number of Guinness Premiership clubs, as well as captaining the England Sevens side so successfully for a number of years, Simon is perfectly placed to continue making a significant contribution to the PRA as Vice-Chairman” added Hopley.
The PRA Management Board consists of a representative from each Guinness Premiership club and the PRA Chief Executive, Damian Hopley. The PRA representatives for 2007/08 formerly elected at the first Board Meeting of the season are:
Bath Rugby, David Barnes
Bristol Rugby, Joe El-Abd
Gloucester Rugby, Jonathan Pendlebury
Leeds Carnegie, Tom Rock
Leicester Tigers, Matt Cornwell
London Irish, Nick Kennedy
London Wasps, Simon Amor
Harlequins, Simon Keogh
Newcastle Falcons, James Grindal
Sale Sharks, Andy Vilk
Saracens, Andy Kyriacou
Worcester Warriors, Pat Sanderson
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