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Ringfencing of the premiership is something that is constantly rearing it's head, whether it be ugly or not we won't know unless it ever comes to fruition. The argument for seems to gain more and more traction each time it is discussed. The task to get this over the line lies in the ability to convince all the championship teams, who each year all push to make it into the premiership, that they would be better off if this was not an option. No easy feat at all.

Ridding the top flight of the relegation dog fight could mean teams play with more of a joi de vie, taking more risks on the field rather than trying and play it safe.

The most recent championship graduates, Newcastle Falcons, have started this premiership campaign this season with a audacious bang. Dean Richards, Newcastle's DoR has admitted that they've come out the blocks fresher than most of the other teams whom all suffered a very short turn around due to the global pandemic. The pandemic has also meant that recent form cannot be taken at face value. There is surely an argument that more rest time within a currently congested rugby season, would make for more competitive and exciting matches, not to mention the huge benefits in player welfare.

The national side could too fair better from a Ring-fenced premiership. Irish rugby certainly flourishes with the set up they have but with only four teams to manage it suits their circumstance. There should be no shame in replicating parts of existing league/sports/organisational structures that work well, there is a lot we can learn this way. An Irish system would likely fail to work for the RFU, but the emphasis on looking after the international players first and foremost, and using that as a springboard to develop future talent, should be a key factor for not just the English, but Rugby as a whole.

Is there another option than ring fencing completely. Building up walls and fences is not exactly in the spirit of the game, but complex laws, systems and structures definitely is. So how about a play off game, The winning team from the championship to play against the bottom team from the premiership in a format which gives the championship team a chance to prove themselves worthy of promotion and the relegated team a chance to retain their status as a premiership club. Especially as the championship has in recent times decided to forgo their own end of season play-off games. Surely this is a compromise between having a competitive league structure and security.

But is the system even broken? Or is there a just a greater analysis on sports in general at a time when there has been little else to occupy people's minds.

For me there probably has not been a better time or ever will make radical changes within a sport. As phrases like "the new normal" and "a little different" are now commonplace. This has been, for most, a time of in depth review and action. So perhaps it is time for change.

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Saracens hold off Harlequins fightback to claim derby victory

Owen Farrell made his first appearance since England’s Six Nations victory against Wales on March 7.

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Jones takes a back seat as Mitchell handed control for the England A team match

4:26am, 24 June 2021 England have announced a managerial rejig ahead of this Sunday’s A team match versus Scotland A at Leicester. It had been thought that Eddie Jones would be in charge for the match but he has now ceded England matchday boss duties to his assistant John Mitchell. ADVERTISEMENTAn RFU statement on Thursday, just three days before the game, read: “England Rugby has appointed John Mitchell as head coach of England A in their one-off game this weekend.“The defence coach will lead the England A side against Scotland A at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester, on Sunday, June 27 (2pm KO).”

Mike Brown and Tommaso Allan guest on the latest RugbyPass OffloadJones said: “John is very good with young players and will pass on his knowledge and experience to this group. The team selection will be a collaborative decision and John will be in charge on matchday.”Mitchell added: “It’s exciting for us to be working with this new group of players and seeing them grow day-by-day. We have a responsibility to perform as an England team and I’m looking forward to leading this side in an international game against Scotland A.”The South African has given a precise reason as to why he also does coaching sessions with other set-ups outside of his main England jobhttps://t.co/8GFz94EPyS— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 16, 2021The England A team will be named on Friday following a two-week build-up to the game. Jones assembled a 34-strong squad in London on June 14 that contained 21 uncapped players and this selection was then updated last weekend and increased to 36 with the inclusion of players from beaten GallagherPremiership semi-finalists Sale and Bristol, along with a couple of more picks from Northampton.   ADVERTISEMENTENGLAND SQUAD  Forwards (21) Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Will Capon (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 21 caps) Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) Curtis Langdon (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 8 caps) Lewis Ludlow (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) Josh McNally (Bath Rugby, uncapped) George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped) Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) Miles Reid (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)Backs (15) Josh Bassett (Wasps, uncapped) Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 9 caps) Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints, uncapped) George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 3 caps) Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 6 caps) Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 7 caps) Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, uncapped) Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints, uncapped) Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped)Dan Robson believes the latest trend in rugby union is working for, not against, him. https://t.co/i5lFrGVzv9— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) June 20, 2021

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#GallagherPremiership aiming for August 15 resumption

Players are able to return to training.

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