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RFU statement: Deadline set for new-look English Championship plan
By Liam Heagney
The latest RFU council meeting has set a deadline to progress plans for a revised Championship in England. There has been much debate over the future of the tier-two league following the recent financial collapse of three Gallagher Premiership clubs – Worcester, Wasps and London Irish – along with the 2022/23 Championship champions Jersey Reds.
Following a meeting on Friday, the RFU issued its latest update on where plans are for a revised Championship. A statement read: “Following a meeting of all the Championship clubs on February 8 and an update to council today [Friday], the RFU and Championship have agreed a revised timeline to progress plans around the development of tier two.
“RFU council voted today in favour of the principle of introducing minimum operating standards for rugby’s second tier as part of plans for the growth strategy of the league.
“Between now and Friday, March 29, the RFU and the Championship will work together to further agree on the detail within the minimum operating standards (MOS), establish a governance structure for the league, confirm the number of teams in the league and discuss promotion/relegation mechanics within the structures.
“Following working group meetings between now and the end of March, an update will be provided to council at its April meeting. We would like to thank all National League clubs who have expressed an interest in being part of a relaunched second tier.”
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I reckon it may be Jordan at 10 and Nohamba at 9, both players have played together alot and both have been on the Radar for a long time. After Pollard got injured in 2022 with Elton sidelined on a path of self destruction Erasmus and Nienaber indicated that the other options in the country at the time were thin but that Jordan and Manie were the 2 they were looking at. In the end Frans steyn played flyhalf, Willemse slotted in there on the end of year with Libbok as back up. Jordan was right there in the thinking back then so expect him to take the Jersey either as the starter.
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