Ring fence has made English rugby go soft

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SALFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: George Ford of Sale Sharks breaks with the ball during the Investec Champions Cup match between Sale Sharks and Racing 92 at Salford Community Stadium on December 13, 2024 in Salford, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week

The most positive aspect to come out of the opening round of the European Cup was that, despite six out of the eight English clubs losing, it can get better – and relatively quickly.
The biggest drawback with the Premiership clubs since Exeter won the 2020 Covid European Cup final in the echo chamber of an empty Ashton Gate, is that they lack the tungsten-tough edge that great domestic leagues breed.
If you look at the faces and body language of many of the players representing Premiership clubs after a defeat – whether in the league, or in...

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