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Much as I don't want to be drawn into this - I just can't resist. Whatever profits are mad from the competition, I feel confident that they will mostly find their way back into the game in terms of grants, better facilities, improved coaching, subsidised kits and a hundred other ways that I don't know about.
Whether you intended it or not, I can't help thinking that your comments carry a degree of cynicism that is not justified.
I've also tried to resist being drawn but I'm moved to agree with Carl. The RFU is already the richest institution in world rugby yet still couldn't facilitate England's progression beyond the group stages. Their fundamental remit is to foster interest in rugby at grass roots level, overpricing entry to a world tournament on our own doorstep isn't the way to do it. The Boks took over England's training facilities after our exit and said they'd never trained in such a superb environment. If they can achieve so much with less at home, the RFU's management must be fundamentally flawed.
Is it a coincidence that every successful country's Rugby Sevens team players have a shot at a national team place whereas England now regard it as a standalone tournament?
Regards,
Chris