Rugby Australia appoints Hamish McLennan as new chairman

Former TV exec tasked with ‘reshaping rugby economy’McLennan replaces Peter Wiggs on boardRugby Australia has appointed former television and media executive Hamish McLennan as a director and chairman-elect. McLennan is to join the board at its next meeting on 15 June, filling the seat vacated by Peter Wiggs, who resigned earlier this month after less than six weeks in the role.McLennan will also replace interim chairman Paul McLean, who took over the role in February after Cameron Clyne stepped down, RA said in a statement. Related: Rugby Australia is on a final warning – drastic measures mus…