Rugby Australia assembles big-hitters to help World Cup 2027 bid

Former prime minister John Howard among seven on boardAustralia has not hosted tournament since 2003Rugby Australia’s new chairman Hamish McLennan has unveiled a formidable advisory board to oversee the bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.Chaired by high-profile businessman Sir Rod Eddington, the advisory board includes former prime minister John Howard, ex-governor-general Sir Peter Cosgrove, World Cup-winning Wallabies captain John Eales, Fortescue Metals Group CEO Elizabeth Gaines, Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth and McLennan, who chairs several ASX-listed companies. Related: Rugby Austral…