Diamond: Relegation made the Premiership healthier

By PAUL REES

Recruiting: Diamond

WORCESTER may be one off the foot of the Premiership having finished bottom last season, but lead rugby consultant Steve Diamond wished the threat of relegation still haunted clubs.
One up and one down was suspended last season because of the impact of the pandemic on the fixture list and a decision on when and if it will return has yet to be made.
“I wish relegation were still here because it sharpens everyone up,” said Diamond. “I could be accused of saying that because we are not at the bottom, but my view has always been that it is...

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