ECB 'shocked, shamed' by racism but chief Tom Harrison vows not to quit "Harry's had limited opportunities in the past and he's been in and out a bit. Commenting on the appointments for the tour of Australia, ECB performance director Mo Bobat said: "We are looking forward to getting our prep period underway on the Gold Coast ahead of the Ashes and Lions Tour, respectively. "It's huge," he said. "It's big for rugby league in general to see the growth of the game, not just for us but for the community of Toulouse and rugby league in France.