IT’S about time more players started to complain regarding artificial pitches. I am amazed they were allowed in the first place as they are deadly with regard to horrendous ankle and knee injuries plus grass burns. The surface has no give in it like grass. You only need to see the two Bath players’ injuries against Gloucester last weekend to appreciate this hazard.
I played football in the States in 78/79 playing on many different Astro surfaces. Being a goalkeeper I had to wear tracksuit bottoms and long sleeves. Outfield players were not so lucky. In shorts and short sleeve...