ENGLISH rugby could be set for another salary cap storm on the eve of the Premiership returns to action.
The Rugby Paper understands a club are currently being investigated for potential breaches of the salary cap, and that it’s not Saracens.
Saracens were deducted 35 points and fined £5.36m after an inquiry into business partnerships between former owner Nigel Wray and players.
They were later docked a further 70 points to ensure that they finished bottom of the Premiership.
Clubs have agreed to lower the £7m cap to £5.6m for the 2021-22 season to help clubs overcome financial problems due to COVID-19.
We understand the club concerned are in the running to finish top four, and if anything is proven it would be a massive blow for the sport.
PRL declined to comment.
NEIL FISSLER
