World Rugby has definitely turned the page on Bernard Laporte. The body announced via a press release on Thursday, May 11, the election as vice-president of the Scotsman John Jeffrey (photo above). He succeeds the French leader, forced to relinquish his post after his conviction by the courts, and becomes number 2 of World Rugby for the remainder of the current mandate, until November 2024. Aged 64, the former third row of the Scottish selection knows the mysteries of the body well. Former Chairman of the Scottish FA and Six Nations Committee, John Jeffrey has served on the World Rugby Board and governance structures since 2010. His election as Vice-President, combined with the recent resignation of Khaled Babbou following his departure to retire as president of Rugby Africa, creates two vacancies on the World Rugby Executive Council. Nominations will be received by May 19 and positions determined through a remote voting process.
