Time to put an end to marquee players

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BATH, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Finn Russell of Bath takes on George Ford during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on March 24, 2024 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

NICK CAIN
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ARE marquee players, or coaches, worth it, or are they just a Premiership owners’ vanity project?
Judging by the social media vitriol and anger from Leicester fans after their loss to Bristol at Welford Road two weeks ago, their answer is thumbs down.
Even the more balanced comments were critical of the displays under new Australian coach Dan McKellar – whose wage is outside the current £5m Premiership salary capand of a team perceived by Tigers supporters as lacking top tier fitness, tactical nous, and mental fortitude.
Given that Leicester’s ...

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