- Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:20 am
#63732
The Times this morning has an article suggesting that some form of central contract scheme is being discussed. There is concern that a number of England international quality players have accepted or are considering taking contracts abroad - particularly in France where the money is better.
Central funds would be paid, the suggestion is, to the top clubs in an attempt to stop this trend.
My problem with this is that what limited money there is in the game is going towards already highly paid players, directly or indirectly, and that is one of the reasons why the game is in such a mess - salaries being too high.
But I suppose it's the RFU addressing one issue without seeing the broader picture. Plus ca change.
Central funds would be paid, the suggestion is, to the top clubs in an attempt to stop this trend.
My problem with this is that what limited money there is in the game is going towards already highly paid players, directly or indirectly, and that is one of the reasons why the game is in such a mess - salaries being too high.
But I suppose it's the RFU addressing one issue without seeing the broader picture. Plus ca change.