Amazon deal sells fans down river

I SEE that the Autumn Internationals are to be broadcast on Amazon Prime this year, instead of free-to-air. I’m able to afford the subscription (at least for this year), but I feel for the millions of fans who aren’t in the same position.
I wonder if the “suits” in charge are fully aware of the situation. By not showing these games on terrestrial TV, rugby fans are being deprived of a terrific rugby spectacle. This must surely be detrimental to the development of our brilliant sport.
How much money will rugby be worth when nobody cares?
Michael Reay

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