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<blockquote data-quote="RedruthRFC" data-source="post: 903478" data-attributes="member: 58362"><p>Thanks for the links, I've added them to the list I've posted below. I'll move it to the first post if many more turn up. Having skimmed over the RFU one, it seems like there may be a problem getting enough data to reach a conclusion with any degree of certainty, although now there is another pitch and more historical data this effect will lessen. Also as noted, this report may be reliant on clubs with a vested interest reporting accurately (one of whom was unable to accurately report their own wage bill).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As you say, the business case is clear in the community game, particularly if a club can fund it themselves. I suspect it's stronger than you think in the elite game. Anecdotally, I've heard that Allianz Park receives more use than would be feasible for a natural pitch (I don't know if the same can be said for Desso), also there's the reduced maintenance costs and the reduced need for addition land.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>A very complex question. It seems to me that it's reasonable to say that there's an increase in instances of friction related injuries from AGPs, although dullonian's post raises a question as to whether these can be avoided. It's subjective as to whether these can be considered serious or not. What's a lot more difficult is deciding whether other lower limb injuries can be attributed to these surfaces or not. I'd have thought that if anyone could do this with authority, there's plenty enough evidence out there already to put this to bed once and for all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedruthRFC, post: 903478, member: 58362"] Thanks for the links, I've added them to the list I've posted below. I'll move it to the first post if many more turn up. Having skimmed over the RFU one, it seems like there may be a problem getting enough data to reach a conclusion with any degree of certainty, although now there is another pitch and more historical data this effect will lessen. Also as noted, this report may be reliant on clubs with a vested interest reporting accurately (one of whom was unable to accurately report their own wage bill). As you say, the business case is clear in the community game, particularly if a club can fund it themselves. I suspect it's stronger than you think in the elite game. Anecdotally, I've heard that Allianz Park receives more use than would be feasible for a natural pitch (I don't know if the same can be said for Desso), also there's the reduced maintenance costs and the reduced need for addition land. A very complex question. It seems to me that it's reasonable to say that there's an increase in instances of friction related injuries from AGPs, although dullonian's post raises a question as to whether these can be avoided. It's subjective as to whether these can be considered serious or not. What's a lot more difficult is deciding whether other lower limb injuries can be attributed to these surfaces or not. I'd have thought that if anyone could do this with authority, there's plenty enough evidence out there already to put this to bed once and for all. [/QUOTE]
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