article_snippet: Amid a raging discussion on this polarising subject on Wednesday, some observers even questioned Ritchie's right to dip a toe in these waters at all.
article_snippet: This simplistic outlook ignores the glaring truth: that Ritchie controls the appointment of coaches.
article_snippet: So while Ritchie may not have the deep-rooted rugby knowledge to precisely criticise performances, Ritchie is an employer who must monitor the efforts of Ritchie leading employees.
article_snippet: Ritchie is only one administrative step removed from the running of the England team.
article_snippet: Should Ritchie young coaching team and their squad fall short of the country's expectations, the chief executive's head will be above the parapet, so the chief executive's head is only right that the chief executive's head can voice the chief executive's head hopes and fears from time to time.
article_snippet: Ritchie doesn't need reminding that the the RFU are the richest union in the world and England have the greatest depths of playing reserves.
article_snippet: Thus, what Ritchie said amounts to fair comment.
article_snippet: This accusation is utter nonsense.
article_snippet: Ritchie is also not venturing outside Ritchie remit.
article_snippet: Ritchie is aiming high, as is Ritchie right.