JEFF PROBYN

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME EDDIE Jones drew a sharp rebuke from the RFU following his comments that private schools could be damaging elite rugby in England. The RFU responded to his comments by saying. “The RFU is hugely appreciative and supportive of the role both the independent and state school sectors play in introducing boys and girls to our sport and in our player pathway.” To paraphrase a well-used idiom, “They would say that wouldn’t they?” While just over seven per cent of the population attend private school, more than 5...