tonytownend
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Ive always been fascinated by the apparent divide between the two codes and often wondered why years of tradition and hostility should still in todays world prevent co-operation and cross code development at every level ?
I know some will say it happens already and the Tomkins union debut is one of many examples of modern day cross code co-operation. But my experience and involvement in the game with both codes tells me something different, a simmering resentment, a snipe here and there about which code is better and which is not, i guess we all have our personal preference, but i still struggle to understand why both codes cant survive a and grow, side by side and indeed co-operate and interact in a way that has mutual benefits.
What are the thoughts of rank and file rugby fans, ? can the codes co-exist, can they prosper and develop side by side, or are they forever destined to be separate entities, fueled by suspicion and loathing of each other, a stand off relationship conducted reluctantly at arms length? I wonder !
http://www.myrugbyshop.com
I know some will say it happens already and the Tomkins union debut is one of many examples of modern day cross code co-operation. But my experience and involvement in the game with both codes tells me something different, a simmering resentment, a snipe here and there about which code is better and which is not, i guess we all have our personal preference, but i still struggle to understand why both codes cant survive a and grow, side by side and indeed co-operate and interact in a way that has mutual benefits.
What are the thoughts of rank and file rugby fans, ? can the codes co-exist, can they prosper and develop side by side, or are they forever destined to be separate entities, fueled by suspicion and loathing of each other, a stand off relationship conducted reluctantly at arms length? I wonder !
http://www.myrugbyshop.com