COLIN BOAG

Anyone keeping a close eye on the Premiership clubs, and their announcements about departing and arriving players, can’t fail to spot just how deeply the salary cap reduction is cutting.
Anthony Watson spoke last week to the Telegraph about the challenges faced by club players who play for England, following on from similar comments from the likes of Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler.
Watson’s point is that if it’s assumed a player will be selected for England, his club is likely to offer him a lower salary. If he then misses out on international selection he loses out in two ways: ...