René Bouscatel elected president of the NRL after a coup by Trafalgar

2021-03-23T12:07:37.403Z

The former president of Stade Toulousain succeeds Paul Goze at the head of the League. His opponent, Vincent Merling, not elected to the management committee, he took advantage of a boulevard to be appointed unanimously.

A month ago, he was the fourth man, far behind the big favorite to succeed Paul Goze, the Rochelais president Vincent Merling, but also behind Jean-François Fonteneau and Alain Tingaud, who then withdrew their candidacy.

But, over the days, René Bouscatel, considered the most "Laporte-compatible" candidate, has been able to gain ground and supporters.

To finally win the bet.

Vincent Merling ejected before the final fight

For this, the former president of Stade Toulousain, 75 years old in April, benefited from a blow from Trafalgar.

During the vote of the six representatives of the Top 14 college, his opponent, Vincent Merling, was not elected to the management committee, finishing in 7th place by one vote (51, against 52 for Jessica Casanova, the representative of Montpellier Hérault Rugby).

The Rochelais was therefore no longer eligible.

For an election in a chair of the one who, in 25 years at the head of the Stade Toulousain (from 1992 to 2017), won nine titles of champion of France and four European cups ...

Former lawyer and former deputy mayor of Toulouse, René Bouscatel was able to win votes through persuasion and lobbying.

To finally be elected, unanimously by the new management committee, at the head of the LNR until 2024. He becomes the fourth president of the body governing French professional rugby after Serge Blanco, Pierre-Yves Revol and Paul Goze .

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