I can almost hear the twang of hamstrings as we contemplate the return to action of our professional players. Everyone is missing rugby – players, coaches and fans alike – but they must not rush into things once the government give the go-ahead for some form of return to normality.
I’ve heard it mentioned, although perhaps not loudly or often enough, that player welfare will be taken into account when the lockdown restrictions are eased.
Some have said it will take four weeks for the players to get ready to play again, others have mentioned five.
What we mustn’t do i...