Vunipola, the England No 8, says there are too many matches for the leading clubs David Rogers/Getty ImagesBilly Vunipola has warned that rugby players may go on strike if there is no reduction in the number of matches that leading clubs play. He said that the game’s governing bodies appeared not to understand the impact on players of the schedule. We need more players. It’s not about money, it’s about the toil we’re put throughIn an interview with The Times, he said that the season should be shortened considerably. “Play one round of the Premiership, 11 games; play the European Cup; champagne,” he said.

Source: The Times September 14, 2017 22:52 UTC