Rugby, though, likes to do things differently. For while some aspects of the game have been modernised beyond recognition by 15 years of professionalism, there is a lingering whiff of 19th century paternalism in its governance. Ultimate power still resides with the IRB Council, a 28-strong body in which the eight traditional powers of rugby – the old Five Nations countries plus Australia, South Africa and New Zealand – hold most of the power with their 16 seats. And it is the Council which has the last word on where the tournaments will be staged.