IT might not have been uppermost in his decision but social-distancing is unlikely to be an issue when Chris Robshaw joins the latest band of trans-Atlantic pilgrims at Major League Rugby.
Crowds having been conspicuous by their absence hitherto, the promoters can only hope that the former England captain’s transfer from Harlequins to San Diego will help them find one.
The first MRL season in 2018 drew an average crowd of 1,833. The second showed a slight increase, gross attendances of 158,941 from 75 matches working out 2,133 per game.
An increase of 300 but still 300 fewer than Cove...