Former Wallaby Phil Waugh is set to be the new chief executive of Rugby Australia. -AAP Image
Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh is set to be announced as the new chief executive of Rugby Australia.
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The 79-Test veteran replaces Andy Marinos, who quit the post last month and finishes up next week, with Waugh widely reported as the strong favourite as his successor.
Having retired in 2011, Waugh has served as a non-executive director on the RA board since 2018 while working in the banking sector.
The 43-year-old played in two Rugby World Cups, in 2003 and 2007, and captained the side in 2006.Â
He will head the organisation leading into this year's tournament in France, which starts in September.
Waugh's likely appointment comes after another former Australian Test star, Joe Roff, became RA president last month.
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