It's fantastic that we've been able to bring Rob Andrew on board into such an important role," ECB CEO Richard Gould said in a statement. After making the switch to rugby in his youth, flyhalf Andrew made 71 appearances for England and was in the squads that won three Grand Slams and finished runners-up at the 1991 World Cup. The relationship between the ECB and the First-Class Counties is of paramount importance, and the way in which we’re able to support the men’s and women’s professional game is one of our major priorities. ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said: “It’s fantastic that we’ve been able to bring Rob Andrew on board into such an important role. Formerly an international rugby union player for England Men, he was also Director of Rugby at Newcastle Falcons and Director of Professional Rugby at the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

The relationship between the ECB and the First Class Counties is of paramount importance, and the way in which we’re able to support the men’s and women’s professional game is one of our major priorities.

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