Try-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn

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BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Tom Cruse of Wasps scores his side's fourth try as he is tackled by Anthony Watson of Bath (r) during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath and Wasps at The Recreation Ground on January 08, 2021 in Bath, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Not long to go until we will at last have what we hope will be some proper rugby. As much as the continuation of the Premiership has been good for keeping the profile of the game out in the public eye, the truth is the games have no meaning.
As soon as the restarted Premiership allowed points split for coronavirus cancellation they opened a can of worms that has forced the end of relegation and meaningful competition.With all clubs eyeing a potential legal recourse if they are the ones facing the drop, it leaves the PRL with no alternative but to bring on the freeze.
As a result of the en...

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