Imagine a tent on an exposed clifftop being buffeted by gale force winds. Those inside are already grimly clinging on, only for so-called friends to sneak round and remove all the pegs. Welcome to the world of professional rugby union, where just about every aspect of the game’s future is up in the air.
From player welfare and concussion to commercial uncertainty and political wrangling, there are days when it feels as if rugby is in serious danger of losing its bearings completely. That certainly seems to be the consensus among leading players, supporters and administrators following the publication of the latest blueprint for a proposed World League, a 12-team annual tournament meant to revitalise the traditional Test game for the benefit of all.
Written by Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/feb/28/rugby-union-world-league under the title “Rugby union’s World League plans risk forfeiting the game’s soul”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
