A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME

JEFF PROBYN

Favourites: Newcastle are expected to earn promotion to the 13-team Premiership
PICTURE: Getty Images

So on September 13 the ‘biggest decision in the history of professional rugby’ will be made when the RFU council will be asked to rubber stamp an agreement made by the professional game board to allow an increase in the Premiership to 13 clubs.
That’s according to Rugby Players Association chairman Damien Hopley. I must admit I don’t see this as a big decision – more like a foregone conclusion – as it will be...