3 MARCH 1979, Page 17

Biter bitten

Sir: May I be allowed to express my amusement at the apparent discomfort of The Times management who have felt it necessary to defend their recent actions against statements made in your columns. As one who has suffered for many years from misrepresentation of the facts and distorted reporting I was greatly entertained to see a newspaper executive responding in a manner in which I have often been tempted, but have never bothered, to act.

D.L. Sanders Chairman, England Selection Committee, Rugby Football Union, Harrogate