Ring-fencing no cure-all warns boss of Tigers

By NEALE HARVEY
LEICESTER chief executive Simon Cohen has spoken out against Premiership ring-fencing, insisting its proponents are misguided and that such a move would make the league uncompetitive while failing to deliver any of the perceived benefits.
Pro-ring-fencers argue that by removing the risk of relegation loss-making clubs would be encouraged to trim their wage bills, blood younger players, adopt a more open style of rugby and be less inclined to fire directors of rugby.
Between them Premiership clubs currently lose around £25m annually, while this season has seen Northampt...

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