By NEALE HARVEY
RICHMONDdirector of rugby Steve Hill claims player numbers will “fall off a cliff” unless the amount of rugby being played by National League clubs is significantly reduced.
With the results of the RFU’s latest adult competitions review set to be revealed in the New Year, Hill is convinced part-time players are being asked to play too many games.
He insists 16-team leagues are unwieldy and says that although the National Clubs Association are likely to recommend the status quo, the majority of club coaches he has canvassed in National 1 and 2 favour a reduc...