Post by John on Mar 6, 2012 12:48:05 GMT
Here's something to get your back up - taken from Jerry Guscott's Q&A section on the BBC sport website:
"...............Every week we read of another player, mostly from Wales at the moment, heading to play in France. It's reminiscent of the years when English clubs seemed full of players from the southern hemisphere feathering their retirement nests. If you were in charge, what primary thing would you put in place to nurture rugby at home? Steve, Bournemouth
Hi Steve, There are a number of changes needed but primarily to improve the English national team, you need to allow the Premiership teams to develop their players. That is unlikely to happen whilst there is relegation because the emphasis is on winning and not player development. The salary cap would be right up there on the agenda too! .........................."
What is the point of a league system is if there is no promotion or relegation?
"...............Every week we read of another player, mostly from Wales at the moment, heading to play in France. It's reminiscent of the years when English clubs seemed full of players from the southern hemisphere feathering their retirement nests. If you were in charge, what primary thing would you put in place to nurture rugby at home? Steve, Bournemouth
Hi Steve, There are a number of changes needed but primarily to improve the English national team, you need to allow the Premiership teams to develop their players. That is unlikely to happen whilst there is relegation because the emphasis is on winning and not player development. The salary cap would be right up there on the agenda too! .........................."
What is the point of a league system is if there is no promotion or relegation?
