England players and clubs fear the RFU's new hybrid contract scheme could be scaled back or SCRAPPED amid lack of progress as only Jamie George and Maro Itoje have signed up ahead of this summer
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Daily Mail— The union is supposed to be rolling out new 'enhanced EPS' deals this summer. But a lack of evident progress is causing alarm within the domestic game. RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney urges that the scheme is still in 'good shape'
Daily Mail—Saracens urge RFU to urgently finalise new hybrid contract scheme for England players with Jamie George and Maro Itoje among stars waiting to sign deals. The RFU is supposed to be rolling out new enhanced deals for key players. Saracens stars Jamie George and Maro Itoje are due to sign the hybrid deals. Fears have been expressed the scheme could be diluted or even abandoned
The Guardian—English clubs urge RFU to speed up enhanced hybrid contract plans. Steve Borthwick can allocate 25 contracts worth £150,000 a yearSaracens chief says stalemate may impact club’s recruitmentLeading English clubs are urging the Rugby Football Union to accelerate its plans to introduce hybrid central contracts for a limited number of key men’s international players. Saracens are one of several sides keen to know exactly how many of their squad will be offered deals and precisely how the new system will operate.Sarries’ director of rugby, Mark McCall, who works...
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