The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have announced the appointment of former Wales captain and wing Ieuan Evans as Rob Butcher’s successor as the governing body’s new chairman.

Butcher served as chairman for two years but stepped down from the position following the WRU’s recent annual general meeting.

Evans, who is also serving as the current chairman of the British & Irish Lions board, is determined to make progress as the WRU’s new chairman.

“The Welsh Rugby Union has one central mission to ensure sustainability and success throughout our game, and this will be my mantra in the days, weeks, months and years ahead,” he said.

Effecting change is important

“If we stand still, we go backwards. We must listen, we must effect change where necessary and we must continue to strive to be so much greater than the sum of our parts.”

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WRU chief executive Steve Phillips added: “We are delighted to be able to appoint a figurehead of Ieuan’s stature, who knows our game inside out.

“I know his impact will be immediate in terms of the style and acumen he will bring to the position of chair.

“I am very much looking forward to working with him as we chart the future for our game together.”