Why pride has come after the fall for former RFU boss

Official's 10 months at Twickenham ended in chaos but he claims changes on his watch have helped revival of the national team.

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John Steele has not set foot inside Twickenham since he was sacked as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union last June.

"I've had a few invitations to go back and will in due course," he says. "I thought I should leave a healthy time for the dust to settle."

Given that his departure resulted in recriminations and resignations, it may be quite a while before Steele returns. Martyn Thomas, the RFU chairman who sacked Steele and took over as acting chief executive, himself fell on his sword following England's disastrous World Cup and a series of reviews which revealed the chaotic state of English rugby.