New clubs deal hands Steve Borthwick more power over England players - England rugby union team

RFUs eight-year agreement a significant milestone England coach can award enhanced deals to 25 players Steve Borthwick has been given significant influence over when a select group of England internationals can play for their clubs as part of the new eight-year agreement between the Rugby Football Union and the Premiership. The deal, which sees the RFU pay the clubs 33m a year and runs from the start of the season and is