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<blockquote data-quote="SaintsFan_Webby" data-source="post: 85707"><p>If I can just play Devil's Advocate for a moment, there are clearly reasons why the RFU thinks this would be a good idea:</p><p></p><p>- Although you may not think it, it could well help the growth of the sport. At the moment, many clubs do not put themselves ou there to really try and get new supporters (stadium expansion etc) because they know that were they to be relegated they would be in serious financial trouble. This leads to the facilities at many clubs becoming stagnant, leading to fewer people fancying the idea of going along to a ramshackle stadium. No relegation could ease this problem and release the purse strings of many investors.</p><p></p><p>- Look at the southern hemisphere teams, particularly those from New Zealand. These players are able to take part in matches without the fear factor looming up at them from the bottom of the table. They are able to take risks, be inventive, and ultimately this has benefitted the national side.</p><p></p><p>- Key players would be afforded the luxury of a rest now and again. Everyone bemoans the state of English rugby and the lengthy injury lists that have been occured, so surely this is a pro-active way of combating the problem.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SaintsFan_Webby, post: 85707"] If I can just play Devil's Advocate for a moment, there are clearly reasons why the RFU thinks this would be a good idea: - Although you may not think it, it could well help the growth of the sport. At the moment, many clubs do not put themselves ou there to really try and get new supporters (stadium expansion etc) because they know that were they to be relegated they would be in serious financial trouble. This leads to the facilities at many clubs becoming stagnant, leading to fewer people fancying the idea of going along to a ramshackle stadium. No relegation could ease this problem and release the purse strings of many investors. - Look at the southern hemisphere teams, particularly those from New Zealand. These players are able to take part in matches without the fear factor looming up at them from the bottom of the table. They are able to take risks, be inventive, and ultimately this has benefitted the national side. - Key players would be afforded the luxury of a rest now and again. Everyone bemoans the state of English rugby and the lengthy injury lists that have been occured, so surely this is a pro-active way of combating the problem. [/QUOTE]
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