FORMER Australia coach Robbie Deans has called on World Rugby to put the game’s players at the forefront of the decision-making process on its future.
The hugely experienced Deans, now 61 and coaching in Japan, believes the demands on players are higher than ever, not only in terms of the greater physicality in the game, but also the increase in the number of games and the global travel required before Covid-19 struck.
He thinks rugby’s governing body are not aware of the stresses they are putting on those on the field and the game needs a radical rethink.
“There is a lot going on now in ...