Scotland flanker Ally Hogg said the side were disappointed with their display at Murrayfield.
Dr Hogg said previous job adverts placed in newspapers had typically generated four to five applications.
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg said Mike Barton had "convincingly demonstrated" his suitability during interview.
His official start date is 22 November, but Mr Hogg said he would start the job "immediately".
Despite a turnout of 14.7%, Mr Hogg said his job was "very important".
Mr Hogg said he would be supporting the family and speaking to other PCCs around the country about the issue.
Mr Hogg said he hoped the public would support his officers and he had plans to introduce a cadet scheme.
Mr Hogg said he would listen to the public before producing a final version of his plan later in the year.
Dr Hogg said he and colleagues at Arran Medical Group had noted how other island communities had successfully used social media to attract people.
Conservative candidate Tony Hogg said he would prioritise working with the chief constable to increase efficiency and gain a "fairer slice of government funding to offset the savings".
Mr Hogg said he hoped to provide strong leadership to the force which is expected to go from 3, 500 officers to 2, 800 by 2015 due to spending shortfalls.
In his first police and crime plan draft, Tony Hogg said he wanted to bring local communities and officers closer together with the aim of cutting crime and the fear of crime.
Durham does not have any fixed speed cameras, but Mr Hogg said he did not plan to push for them to be re-introduced and he believed in continuing to use mobile cameras in vans.
Mr Hogg also said a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is expected on Friday as to whether they will appeal against the staying of the court case.
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"In the first half we made some good line breaks and forward moves, " said Hogg.
"I am sad to go but I'm looking forward to the new challenge I'll face at Newcastle, " said Hogg.
Nigel Rabbitts, the Chairman of Devon and Cornwall Police Federation, said he was pleased Mr Hogg had acknowledged the situation as the region had already lost 350 officers.
Alex Hogg, chairman of The Scottish Gamekeepers Association said both gamekeepers had acted in good faith and within the law.
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