'Deep throat' picks Dawson

Now this column would be most reluctant to have any hand, act or part in rumour-mongering. It has impeccable sources

Now this column would be most reluctant to have any hand, act or part in rumour-mongering. It has impeccable sources. Now our "deep throat" within the power bases of Irish rugby informs us that the chief executive's position with the Leinster Branch that was advertised in the newspapers several weeks ago is about to be filled. The Leinster Branch has invited Lansdowne's Mick Dawson to take up the position and are awaiting a reply.