Rugby: Utility players will be key amid tightened finances after COVID-19 - Jones

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The financial impact of the coronavirus crisis is likely to result in tighter rugby squads, which will put a premium on players who can operate at ...

The financial impact of the coronavirus crisis is likely to result in tighter rugby squads, which will put a premium on players who can operate at different positions, England coach Eddie Jones has said.

England's Rugby Football Union last month confirmed the end of the 2019-20 season for all league, cup and county rugby due to COVID-19 but the English Premiership was excluded.The RFU have projected losses of up to 50 million pounds if no more games are played this year, while clubs have begun furloughing staff on a government scheme.

 

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