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Lapasset Secures Reelection
International - International News

International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset has been reelected for a second consecutive term in office by members of the IRB Council at its reconvened Interim Meeting in Los Angeles, USA, on Monday.

Lapasset, who faced opposition from current Vice Chairman Bill Beaumont, secured a majority of 14-12 from the 26 members of the Council after one round of voting. Lapasset’s new four-year term will commence on January 1, 2012.