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I’VE learned recently during a briefing from our RFU Council member that it looks like under-17 males will not be able to play adult rugby from next season.
Having read Jeff Probyn’s article in last week’s paper I agree with his analysis of grassroots rugby.
Players aged 16 or 17 do find other interests and leave the game. Changing the regulations to block 17-yearolds playing with seniors, usually in a club’s lower sides will be a backward st...